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Instructional Video9:11
Hip Hughes History

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Explained (feat. Sami Jarroush)

6th - 12th
Why did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happen? What were it's effects? Celebrate it by exploring one the bloodiest day in American gangster history. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

The Road to Tokyo Exhibit: The National WW2 Museum

6th - 12th
After visiting New Orleans and the National WW2 Museum I had to make a video about the "Road to Tokyo" exhibit. Visit the museum online for information about scheduling your class or family trip!
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Instructional Video9:27
Hip Hughes History

The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
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Instructional Video9:55
Hip Hughes History

The Paxton Boys: The Conestoga Massacre Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most horrific massacres in colonial history as settlers of SE Pennsylvania go on a rampage. Watch as Benjamin Franklin saves the day but not before violence takes it course. A sneak peek into some of the anger...
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Instructional Video9:17
Hip Hughes History

The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Dive deep into the Red Scare to explore the 1919/1920 Palmer Raids where we take a look at the conditions which led up them, the actual raids themselves and the effects on the nation. Perfect for students seeking a way out, life long...
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Instructional Video12:37
Hip Hughes History

The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...
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Instructional Video8:05
Hip Hughes History

The Lavender Scare Explained

6th - 12th
Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...
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Instructional Video11:45
Hip Hughes History

The Know Nothings Explained

6th - 12th
An explainer on the short lived xenophobic and nativist political party, The Know Nothing Party a;so known as the American Party.
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Instructional Video8:49
Hip Hughes History

The Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision Explained

6th - 12th
A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling, Burwell vs Hobby Lobby, taking a look at the issues of Constitutionality, Obamacare, religious liberty, corporate personhood as well as the majority and dissent opinions. I had to put on my Johnny...
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Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Hatch Act Explained

6th - 12th
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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Instructional Video13:35
Hip Hughes History

The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review

6th - 12th
An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.
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Instructional Video7:17
Hip Hughes History

The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the...
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Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Emolument Clause Explained

6th - 12th
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...
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Instructional Video11:28
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1876 Explained

6th - 12th
If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...
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Instructional Video6:00
Hip Hughes History

The Election 0f 1904 Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! • Presidential Elec...
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Instructional Video14:43
Hip Hughes History

The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
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Instructional Video7:07
Hip Hughes History

The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

6th - 12th
The decision to drop the Atomic bomb in Japan to end WWII are controversial to this day. Explore the decision that Harry Truman had to make and then make up your own mind.
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Instructional Video9:32
Hip Hughes History

The Death Penalty: Yea or Nay?

6th - 12th
A short history of the death penalty in the United States with an emphasis on judicial interpretations. We also look at some of the issues that relate it its use. Comments & discussion are encouraged.
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Instructional Video9:37
Hip Hughes History

The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained

6th - 12th
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
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Instructional Video9:41
Hip Hughes History

The Boston Massacre Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A summary of the Boston Massacre starting with 1768 Townshend Acts and ending on March 5th, 1770. A major cause of the American Revolution, every citizen should know the basics.
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Instructional Video11:02
Hip Hughes History

The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
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Instructional Video6:54
Hip Hughes History

The Alabama Human Life Protection Act: Challenging Roe v Wade

6th - 12th
With Alabama directly challenging the historic abortion rights case Roe v Wade, making it illegal with doctors facing 90 years in jail, I thought a video was in order. What does the Alabama bill say and how if at all will it affect...
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Instructional Video9:50
Hip Hughes History

The 1984 Election Explained

6th - 12th
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
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Instructional Video12:57
Hip Hughes History

The 1948 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.