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CHAPTERS IN HISTORY 101: WESTERN CIVILIZATION I

1.Prehistory
2.History of the Ancient Near East - Plus Crash Course "A"
Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History
Crash Course "B" - 7‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History
3.History of Ancient Greece
Mometrix - The Hellenistic Period
4.Hellenism and the Athenian Achievement
Plus Crash Course "C"
Crash Course "D"
5.The Rise of the Roman Republic
Crash Course "E"
6.The Fall of the Roman Empire
Crash Course "F"
7.The Dark Ages
Crash Course "G1"
Crash Course "G2"
8.The Early Middle Ages
9.The Medieval Warm Period
Crash Course "H1"
Crash Course "H2"
10.The High Middle Ages
Crash Course "I"
11.The Late Middle Ages
12.The Renaissance
22The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History
13.The Age of Exploration
23The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History
24The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History
14.The Reformation
15.The Elizabethan Era
16.Colonialism

Mometrix Videos & Lessons

Prehistory
Success of Cities - Following Villages To Cities

Hellenism and the Athenian Achievement
The Hellenistic Period

Early Middle Ages & The High Middle Ages & The Late Middle Ages
The Middle Ages

The Renaissance
Renaissance

The Age of Exploration
Age of Exploration

Crash Course World History

A -History of Ancient Near East:

B - Between 2.History of the Ancient Near East & 3.History of Ancient Greece

7‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History

c - After Hellenism and the Athenian Achievement:

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8Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8by CrashCourse

D - Hellenism and the Athenian Achievement

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9The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9by CrashCourse

E - Between the Rise & Fall of the Roman Empire

F - After The Fall of The Roman Empire

12:4412Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12by CrashCourse 1,190,576 views

G - After Dark Ages

H - After The Medieval Warm Period

I - After The High Middle ages

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17Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17by CrashCourse

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18Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18by CrashCourse 483,224 views

In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seaf…
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19Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19by CrashCourse 583,961 views

In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girl…
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20Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20by CrashCourse 713,799 views

In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today. As you can imagine, there were a few bumps alo…
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21Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History #21by CrashCourse 508,885 views

In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng H…
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22The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History #22by CrashCourse 730,287 views

In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that oc…
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23The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23by CrashCourse 539,680 views

In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After C…
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24The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24by CrashCourse 557,422 views

In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americ…
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25The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25by CrashCourse 526,859 views

Crash Course Poster available for pre-order now: http://dftba.com/crashcourseposter This is the first in a series of three Crash Course World History posters featuring many of the Thought Bubble characters from the episodes. …
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26The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26by CrashCourse 598,660 views

The totally beautiful Crash Course poster by Thought Bubble is now available for preorder! http://dftba.com/artist/46/CrashCourse Also, the Mongols T-shirt is back in stock…
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27The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27by CrashCourse 455,976 views

In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and d…
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28Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28by CrashCourse 584,007 views

The Crash Course Poster, number 1 of 3 in the beautiful, awesome poster series is available here: http://dftba.com/CrashCourse While you're there, why not pick up a Mongols t-shirt?…
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29The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29by CrashCourse 869,120 views

In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contr…
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30Haitian Revolutions: Crash Course World History #30by CrashCourse 409,099 views

Ideas like liberty, freedom, and self-determination were hot stuff in the late 18th century, as evidenced by our recent revolutionary videos. Although freedom was breaking out all over, many of the societies that were touting these id…
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31Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31by CrashCourse 486,888 views

Crash Course poster #1 of 3: http://dft.ba/-ccposter…
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32Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32by CrashCourse 583,701 views

Mongols Shirts and Crash Course Posters! http://www.dftba.com/crashcours…
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33Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33by CrashCourse 1,047,083 views

Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom…
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34Samurai, Daimyo, Matthew Perry, and Nationalism: Crash Course World History #34by CrashCourse 591,999 views

In which John Green teaches you about Nationalism. Nationalism was everywhere in the 19th century, as people all over the world carved new nation-states out of old empires. Nationalist leaders changed the way people thought o…
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35Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35by CrashCourse 598,510 views

In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especia…
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36Archdukes, Cynicism, and World War I: Crash Course World History #36by CrashCourse 1,449,699 views

In which John Green teaches you about the war that was supposed to end all wars. Instead, it solved nothing and set the stage for the world to be back at war just a couple of decades later. As an added bonus, World War I cha…
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37Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions: Crash Course World History #37by CrashCourse 576,192 views

Don't forget! Crash Course posters and t-shirts at http://www.dftba.com/crashcourse…
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38World War II: Crash Course World History #38by CrashCourse 1,433,717 views

Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom.…
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39USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History #39by CrashCourse 941,122 views

In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big geo…
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40Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40by CrashCourse 487,160 views
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41Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41by CrashCourse 543,072 views
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42Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History #42by CrashCourse 526,335 views

Hip Hughes World History

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1The French Revolution for Dummies: World History Reviewby Keith Hughes 54,928 views

HipHughes cuts the head off the French Revolution and serves it up on a platter of comprehension. Hughes hits the essentials in this epic cram lecture so you can know enough to get away with not being a dummy.…
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2DBQ Essays for Dummies - How to Write a DBQby Keith Hughes 19,858 views

HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.…
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3The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Reviewby Keith Hughes 19,616 views

A concept edutainment approach to explaining the Russian Revolution.…
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4Global Review: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenmentby Keith Hughes 12,808 views

Mr. Hughes spews some World History regents review.…
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5The Industrial Revolution Explained (World History Review)by Keith Hughes 84,485 views

HipHughes dances his way through the Industrial Revolution world history style, laying down tracks anyone can sit their caboose down and ride the train of learning.…
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6The Cold War for Dummies (World History Style)by Keith Hughes 41,521 views

Grab some long john underwear and a pair of mittens and join HipHughes as he snowplows through the Cold War.…
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7World History Review: WWIIby Keith Hughes 36,117 views

Mr. Hughes cuts through WWII from a Global History perspective to help the kiddies past their tests…
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8World Economic Systems in About Twenty Minutesby Keith Hughes 10,187 views

HipHughes hops through the essentials of Capitalism and Communism.
Love history? Come "like" / follow HipHughes History on Facebook! Play games like "Bad Rhymes" and "Who th…
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9Confucianism, Shintoism and Taoism: World History Reviewby Keith Hughes 3,831 views

(Confusianism, Shintoism and Taoism) Although not technically polytheistic, three SE Asian religions will be the focus of this HipHughes lecture. Geared for students taking Global or World History, specifically aimed at the N…
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10Hinduism and Buddhism: World History Reviewby Keith Hughes 4,999 views

Mr. Hughes tackles religion for students taking a Global or World History course. This lecture, part 1 of 2, focuses on Hinduism and Buddhism. Students will find this lecture helpful for review and for providing a basic overview of …
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11Monotheism in 13 Minutesby Keith Hughes 3,080 views

Mr. Hughes explains monotheism for students taking a Global or World history course.…
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12World Global Review: WWI in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 19,087 views

Mr. Hughes slices and dices up a hot plate of World War One Review. Just enough to make you think you just might be ready to pass your test and realizing you should of studies more during the year before resorting to goo…
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13How to Guess on a Test -- Intelligent Guessing Strategiesby Keith Hughes 5,378 views

What do you do when you blache out on a history question on test day? Let HipHughes give you a treasure map to the answer through a series of guessing strategies. *This advice is only to be used when you are legitimately cl…
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14Geography's Influence on World History, Society and Human Developmentby Keith Hughes 5,479 views

Mr. Hughes throws down some basic geography concepts as they relate to society and human development.…
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15Meso American Ancient Civilizations in 17 Minutesby Keith Hughes 14,482 views

Mr. Hughes tries to hit the major ideas needed for students taking a high school level introductory course in Wolrd or Global History…
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16Chinese Dynasties in Fifteen Minutesby Keith Hughes 11,715 views

Global History review for those seeking help for end of the year exams. This lecture looks at the major dynasties known to appear on exams. Some major dynasties may be skipped, please do not use this video for scholarly r…
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17Thematic Essay Adviceby Keith Hughes 7,152 views

Advice for students taking United States History exams on how to apporoach the thematic essay. Specifically geared for NY states US History Regents examination.

CHAPTERS IN History 102: Western Civilization II

1. Absolutism and Constitutionalism in Western Europe (1648-1715)

CHAPTERS IN HISTORY 103: US HISTORY I

Mometrix Videos & Lessons

First Contacts (28,000 BCE-1821 CE)
Christopher Columbus
Colonization of the Americas

Settling North America (1497-1732)
The 13 Colonies
Southern Colonies
Triangular Trade

The Road to Revolution (1700-1774)
Age of Enlightenment
French and Indian War

The Road to Revolution (1700-1774) & The American Revolution (1775-1783)
The First and Second Continental Congress

The American Revolution (1775-1783)
Revolutionary War
Declaration of Independence

The Making of a New Nation (1776-1800)
Articles of Confederation
Drafting the Constitution
Republican Government

Before The Virginia Dynasty (1801--1825)
The 19th Century

The Virginia Dynasty (1801--1825)
Missouri Compromise

Manifest Destiny (1806-1855)
Manifest Destiny
Mexican-American War

Sectional Crisis (1850-1861)
Conflict Between the North and the South

Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction Era

Branches Of U.S. Government
Three Branches of Government
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch

Crash Course U.S. History

Hip Hughes U.S. History

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1The French & Indian War Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 22,080 views

HipHughes strips down the French and Indian War to its bare bones exposing the foundations of the future United States of America. Learn how George Washington got his ass kicked twice, where the word cajun comes from …
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2The Albany Plan of Union Explained (US History Review)by Keith Hughes 2,606 views

Who doesn't love themselves some Albany Plan of Union? In this short lecture I will take you through why Colonial America put forth the Albany Plan of Union and ultimately its fate. Perfect for AP US History students, Social St…
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3The House of Burgesses Explainedby Keith Hughes 1,982 views

A short lecture on the origins and importance of the House of Burgesses. Perfect for Social Studies students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets. …
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4Triangular Trade Explainedby Keith Hughes 2,880 views

What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.…
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5Colonialism in America Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 17,509 views

Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.…
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6"Common Sense" Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 4,999 views

Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain…
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7The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Reviewby Keith Hughes 51,777 views

Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including the reasons for its eventual demise. Topics include the NW Ordinance of 1787, Shay's Rebellion and the Annapolis Convention…
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8Shays's Rebellion Explainedby Keith Hughes 5,780 views

A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.…
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9An Idiot's Guide to the Declaration of Independenceby Keith Hughes 11,081 views

First, you are not an idiot. The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Dec. of Independence so you can get through that next dinner party. …
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10The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 53,171 views

A heaping helpful of Constitutional history as HipHughes dips and dives through the Constitutional Convention. A seasoned high school teacher of 15 years, this lesson is practical for any aged learner and entertaining for ages …
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11Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 41,028 views

First, you are not a dummy. Watch Mr. Hughes serve up a heaping helpful of Judicial Review designed to help you pass your tests and walking around a little smarter than when you started.…
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12Constitutional Flexibility For Dummies -- The Living Constitutionby Keith Hughes 4,615 views

First of all you are not a dummy. Mr. Hughes serves up a healthy serving of the US Constitution in this lecture looking at the theme of change. Easy to digest and guaranteed not to make you throw up in your mouth. This le…
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13Checks and Balances for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 20,428 views

First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through a…
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14The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 5,825 views

The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context.…
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15The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (1 of 2)by Keith Hughes 17,402 views

A broad overview of Congressional content on the United States History exam in Regents, NY State. Topics include delegated power, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, House of Representation Ideas, the U.S. …
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16The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)by Keith Hughes 7,340 views

A broad overview of Congressional content on the United States History exam in Regents, NY State. Topics include delegated power, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, House of Representation Ideas, the U.S. …
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17Congress for Dummies -- Article 1 of the Constitutionby Keith Hughes 6,611 views

The second in the Constitution for Dummies series, in this lecture HipHughes takes you through Article I of the Constitution examining all ten sections outlining Legislative Powers…
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18Article II for Dummies: The Executive Branch Explainedby Keith Hughes 7,134 views

Hip Hughes History lays down the tracks for the train of learning. So jump aboard and learn the essentials of Executive Power through Article II of the US Constitution. Perfect for anyone seeking out some general knowled…
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19The Electoral College for Dummies: How it Worksby Keith Hughes 37,897 views

When someone says Electoral College do you quietly look down and hope to avoid the conversation? Well you're not alone and HipHughes is here to clearly explain how the Electoral College works! You will me memorized as …
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20The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)by Keith Hughes 7,767 views

A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.
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21The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (2/2)by Keith Hughes 3,946 views

A short lecture, part 2, explaining the major constitutional powers of the executive branch. Directed for students taking a US History course at the secondary level and perhaps even an intro to gov class.
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22Judicial Review in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 12,509 views

A super broad overview of judicial review, the 14th amendment and various Supreme Court cases found on the US Regents exam in United States History.
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23Article V for Dummies: The Amendment Procedure Explainedby Keith Hughes 765 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article V. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. …
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24Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explainedby Keith Hughes 3,703 views

Article VI of the US Constitution explained -- The Supremacy Clause, debts and oaths. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article VI, better known as the Supremacy Clause. Explained simply so you can unde…
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25The Bill of Rights Hand Game: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 59,686 views

The Bill of Rights explained for students studying US History and Govenrment. Be sure to check out all of the amendments broken down at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi3U-nPPrbS5pT5Xk0lt27_PqaUDsnPi8…
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26The Bill of Rights -- How to Remember the Amendments in 30 Secondsby Keith Hughes 39,904 views

Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds…
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27The First Amendment for Dummies: The Basics of the 1st Amendment Explainedby Keith Hughes 3,757 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment One. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States…
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28The Second Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 4,991 views

HipHughes lays down the 2nd amendment, if you don't know the words, you don't get to debate. A short lecture on the text, interpretations and history of the 2nd amendment so you can make up your own mind.…
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29The Third Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,525 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment Three. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States…
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30The Fourth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 3,462 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 4. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. Here is the confrontation b/w the law student and the poli…
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31The Fifth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 2,579 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 5. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. …
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32The Sixth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,575 views

The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution and the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury explained. The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution and the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury explaine…
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33The Seventh Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,226 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment Seven. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States…
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34The Eighth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,287 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 8. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States…
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35The Ninth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,365 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 9. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. …
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36The Tenth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 1,294 views

The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution and the principle of federalism explained. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 10. Explained simply so you can understand the Co…
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37The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 15,794 views

A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments…
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38Constitutional Interpretation & The Supreme Court for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 3,122 views

There are two basic ways of approaching reading the Constitution; strict and loose. Both are given props in this video, so whoever your favorite founding father peeps are, something in here should give you a smile. Of course s…
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39America and the Elite Theory of Democracyby Keith Hughes 3,536 views

Mr. Hughes lays a little lovin' on you in the form of a short summary of the elite theory of government. No not communist propaganda or the Democratic playbook of hamming up class warfare, just an honest analysis of the …
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40The Constitutional Convention in Ten Minutes (The First HHH Lecture)by Keith Hughes 12,523 views

Aimed at the heart of the NY state regents exams. Early Federal Government concepts.
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41The Whiskey Rebellion Explained: U.S. History Reviewby Keith Hughes 1,682 views

The 1791-1794 Whiskey Rebellion broken down and explained for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internet. I apologize for calling General John Neville, George a few times during the lecture. Although most hi…
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42George Washington in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 3,945 views

A quick look at U.S. history for students preparing for end of the year tests such as the NY state regents. This lecture focuses on George Washington, Whiskey Rebellion, Farewell Address,, Hamilton, and the Marshall Court.
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43The Farewell Address for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 5,874 views

HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general…
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44George Washington "O.G."by Keith Hughes 2,640 views

Learn the basics about America's first original gangster, George Washington. What did he like to do in his spare time, were his teeth really wooden, and most importantly what actions did he take to help create the foundations …
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45The Marshall Court for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 5,104 views

HipHughes breezes through the three essential Marshall court cases, Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland and Gibbons v Ogden. Simple learnin', not meant for in depth course work, just enough so you don't look like a d…
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46Hamilton for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 3,100 views

HipHughes takes you through the essentials of Alexander Hamiton, grooving and griming through his economic policies that helped to strengthened the early republic.…
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47Alexander Hamilton: Economic Policies, Federalist Papers & First Bank of the United Statesby Keith Hughes 5,342 views

A broad-concept based video lecture on Hamilton's (and the Federalist Party) economic policies as Secretary of the Treasury under Washington. Includes a sprinkling on the Federalist Papers, the Whiskey Rebellion, tariffs, t…
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48Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 2,212 views

HipHughes talks about Thomas Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase, Constitutional Interpretations and Babies…
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49Nullification for Dummies -- States Rights, The Constitution and The Supremacy Clauseby Keith Hughes 1,833 views

Impress your friends with your academic use of the word nullification. HipHughes explains the states rights concept through the lends of the Alien Sedition Act and KY-VA Resolutions with some reference to going to school naked…
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50The Jefferson Era in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 8,546 views

Covers John Adams and Jefferson, such as Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase and Constitutional Power. imperialism hiphughes keith hughes mckinley high school new york tutot we…
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51The War of 1812: U.S. History Reviewby Keith Hughes 8,209 views

HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared war in US History, the War of 1812. …
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52Andrew Jackson - US President Reviewby Keith Hughes 3,796 views

HipHughes plows his way through the field of Jackson. Perfect for those in need of saving or those interested in learning. I promise to help you brain wrinkle and to lol.…
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53The Monroe Doctrine -- A Brief Explanationby Keith Hughes 5,765 views

HipHughes explains the 1823 Foreign policy doctrine of James Monroe. Dog piss in the hood? Yeah, you heard me.…
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54Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 4,014 views

A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
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55Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 24,608 views

With many misguided comments, please know this is a lecture designed to help kids pass tests, the curriculum is set by NY state. I do not choose to bash Europeans, nor ignore ugly truths. This is a short theme based lecture …
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56U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromiseby Keith Hughes 10,563 views

Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Linco…
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57Sectionalism & Causes of the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutesby Keith Hughes 9,019 views

A short summary of the era of Sectionalism, targeted specifically towards the multiple choice section of the US History and Government Regents in NY State. Ancient HHH! From back in the Day!
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58The Compromise of 1850 for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 10,957 views

HipHughes takes you through what you need to know about the elusive Compromise of 1850.
Love history? Come "like" / follow HipHughes History on Facebook! Play games like "Bad Rhymes" and "Who t…
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59The Dred Scott Decision Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 2,591 views

A focused video lecture explaining the Supreme Court case, Scott vs Sandford (1857), better known as the Dred Scott Decision. In this 12 minute video we look at the facts of the case, the court's rational and decision and m…
10:21
60Reconstruction after the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutesby Keith Hughes 25,187 views

Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents …
8:45
61Say What? Lincoln Didn't Free All Slaves?by Keith Hughes 10,058 views

So you think you know your history? Mr. Hughes lays down the tracks to help you understand the true purpose behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why the Civil War was fought. Brought to you by Mr. Hughes in an e…
14:01
62Reconstruction After the Civil War -- US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 7,561 views

HipHughes gives you a hug and then a big fat slug as he guides you through U.S. Reconstruction. Come in and learn the basic or just brush up on your dusty noodle.... What were the competing plans? Were there any succ…
7:34
63Brain Wrinkling the 14th Amendmentby Keith Hughes 5,672 views

Hughes does the 14th amendment dirty…
11:24
64The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 4,883 views

Travel back with HipHughes and take a whack at Andrew Johnson! Why was Andy impeached and why the hell is Edwin Stanton barricaded in his office? Click to find out! …
5:17
65Industrial Age in the US (1/2): Industrial Revolution & Populismby Keith Hughes 6,952 views

A short video lecture detailing the main concepts of the Industrial Age. Geared for the United States History Regents examination. Students who would benefit include juniors taking a U.S. History course or perhaps for revi…
6:20
66The Industrial Age in Twenty Minutes (2/2)by Keith Hughes 4,635 views

A short video lecture detailing the main concepts of the Industrial Age. Geared for the United States History Regents examination.
10:01
67Populism and the Populist Movement in America for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 13,458 views

HipHughes cuts through the age of Populism like a gangster, weaving himself through the end of Gilded times up to the election of Teddy Roosevelt.
10:03
68The Progressive Age in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 14,099 views

A short theme based lecture on the Progressive Age, created for studying for the United States History regents exam in New York state.
12:51
69Muckrakers for Dummies -- Muckraking and the Tradition of Investigative Reportingby Keith Hughes 3,007 views

Don't get stuck in the muck, let HipHughes guide you out with understanding, love and a green screen.…
9:56
70Imperialism in 20 minutes (1/2)by Keith Hughes 8,592 views

Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Imperial Age concepts.
10:05
71Imperialism in 20 minutes (2/2)by Keith Hughes 4,013 views

Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Industrial Age concepts.
14:34
72The Spanish American War for Dummies: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 7,389 views

HipHughes jives himself through the essentials of the "Splendid Little War". Broad on concept, stop in and fill up your brain with some general knowledge. Perfect for the inquisitive mind and the lazy kid worrying about a test, h…
9:31
73The Square Deal for Dummies - Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era Reformsby Keith Hughes 4,810 views

Let HipHughes take you through the most essential of Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era reforms known as the "Square Deal. "…
12:01
74The 17th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 783 views

Explaining the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution and the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.…
4:13
75Booker T Washington vs W.E.B. DuBois -- Analyzing Their Differencesby Keith Hughes 4,789 views

HipHughes spends a few moments throwing down the basics about the early 20th century civil rights leaders, WEB DuBois and Booker T Washington.…
5:19
76Separate But Equal for Dummies - United States Constitutional Law & Segregationby Keith Hughes 3,252 views

HipHughes explains the very basic premise of the heart of Jim Crow legalization; the Separate But Equal Doctrine. Students of US History should know, that this one is a must, if you don't understand it you best stay home test …
10:26
77World War One in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 14,786 views

A regents based Social Studies lecture for US History and Government. Theme based, this lecture seeks to give you an overview of US involvement in WWI. If you are looking for historical, academic lectures you might be less…
4:37
78Schenck vs United States: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 961 views

Do you have an absolute right to free speech? The Supreme Court gives it 1919 answer.
Learn the basics about the must-know US History Supreme Court Case challenging the constitutionality of the E…
15:29
79The Red Scare for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 6,450 views

Travel back in time with HipHughes as he dips and dives through America's first red scare.…
10:17
80The 1920's in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 8,513 views

A lecture for United States history which focuses on the Roaring Twenties, specifically designed for the regents examination in NY State.
10:18
81The Great Depression in 10 Minutesby Keith Hughes 15,659 views

A Great Depression lecture, designed for United States History classes preparing to take the NY State Regents.
8:41
82The Bonus Army Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 2,993 views

HipHughes chops up the Bonus Army Incident of 1932 and served up a heaping helping of learnin' Perfect for students needing a refresher, lifelong learners and internet weirdos. Love history? Come "like" / follow HipHughes…
19:18
83The New Deal for Dummies: FDR's Alphabet Agencies -- US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 7,470 views

Grab a spoon and get ready to eat some tasty FDR New Deal soup as HipHughes hop scotches his way through ten alphabet soup policies, court packing, new deal criticisms and a partridge in a pear tree. Super for last minu…
10:20
84The New Deal in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 27,638 views

A summary of the New Deal and its policies. Focus is given to the concepts on the United States History and Government regents examination in N.Y. State. Warning, this lecture does not include much in specifics! Topics …
5:59
85FDR's Supreme Court Packing Plan Explained - Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937by Keith Hughes 2,306 views

HipHughes serves up an overview of FDR's Court Packing Plan of 1937. Why he devised it, what it was and why ultimately it was bad idea. Perfect for review, cramming and those interested in learnin…
10:15
86World War Two in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 22,484 views

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to WWII.
10:21
87The Cold War in Forty Minutes (1/4)by Keith Hughes 16,275 views

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
10:22
88The Cold War in Forty Minutes (2/4)by Keith Hughes 8,614 views

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 2 of 4.
10:20
89The Cold War in Forty Minutes (3/4)by Keith Hughes 8,125 views

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 3 of 4.
10:14
90The Cold War in Forty Minutes (4/4)by Keith Hughes 5,446 views

A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
16:00
91The Korean "War" For Dummiesby Keith Hughes 24,726 views

There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes …
10:18
92McCarthyism in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 9,132 views

A short, broad based lecture on McCarthyism and the Red Scare that developed in Post World War Two American political and social life. Topics include Joseph McCarthy, the Rosenburgs, Loyalty Oaths and HUAC.
10:24
93Civil Rights in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 9,272 views

A short lecture over viewing major concepts found on the United States History and Government Regents examination. Touches base with the meaning of the 14th amendment, Plesey v Ferguson, Booker T. Washington…
13:26
94The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 4,918 views

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 Ci…
10:00
95The Cuban Missile Crisis for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 36,345 views

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? Love history? Come…
9:57
96The Vietnam "War" in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 16,987 views

Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Vietnam War.
10:23
97The Warren Court in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 4,085 views

A short broad theme based lecture on the Warren Court as it relates to judicial review. Aimed at the United States American History Test given at the end of junior year. Even more specifically geared for the New York Regents E…
14:57
98The Great Society and Lyndon B. Johnsonby Keith Hughes 6,328 views

Need to pass an exam on LBJ and the Great Society? You've found the right video. HipHughes History Lectures are easy to digest and will not make you throw up and run away. Like a small tutoring session from a highly qual…
10:18
99Watergate in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 9,250 views

A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
10:22
100The 1970's in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 6,372 views

A short summary based lecture on major regents concepts on the US History Regents Exam. Detente, Iran Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords. By the way, I totally skipped the oil embargo, OPEC and America's ener…
3:36
101The 26th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Seriesby Keith Hughes 820 views

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series withAmendment 26. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.…
13:40
102The Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979 Explainedby Keith Hughes 5,286 views

HipHughes explains the causes and effect of the Iran Hostage Crisis.…
9:56
103Ronald Reagan in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 3,886 views

A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state …
10:35
104The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Explainedby Keith Hughes 2,376 views

HipHughes explains the Equal Rights Amendment and why it failed. From its spiritual birth in 1848 at Seneca Falls to its modern inception by Alice Paul in 1923 to its revival by NOW and passage in Congress to its ultimate dea…
13:39
105Iran-Contra Affair Scandal Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 16,179 views

Let HipHughes accompany you through a basic understanding of the Reagan era scandal Iran-Contra. A promise of brain wrinkling and laugh lines…
4:52
106New Jersey vs TLO: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 750 views

Students rights explained through the NJ vs TLO decision. Learn the Supreme Court case that limits students rights when then walk in school.
9:59
107The 1990's in Ten Minutesby Keith Hughes 3,896 views

Mr. Hughes' cuts through the 1990's like a hot knife through soft butter, aimed at the heart and bones of the U.S. History Regents exam in NY state. I hope you find the information applicable.
12:01
108The Persian Gulf War Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 11,002 views

HipHughes explains the major events that encompass the Persian Gulf War…
9:59
1099/11 in Twenty Minutes (2/2)by Keith Hughes 1,518 views

Part two of a twenty minute lecture highlighting the major issues related to 9/11. Geared for students of US History at a secondary education level.
10:00
110History of Immigration in the US for Dummiesby Keith Hughes 9,896 views

Let HipHughes escort you through a few hundred years of United States immigration, simple, stupid and aimed at the heart of big ideas.…
10:01
111Last Days Advice for End of the Year Examsby Keith Hughes 1,082 views

Please ignore the specificity of the dates, this was made for June 2010 but I think much of the advice is cross topical and might be helpful........
14:30
112Separate But Equal for Dummies - United States Constitutional Law & Segregationby Keith Hughes 1,334 views

Let HipHughes develop a thesis so you can kill those essays on your exams. Using the theme of crisis and limited rights we take a look at the Civil War, WWI, WWII and 9/11, designed to pound in some content and put a smirk…
10:02
113Thematic Essay Adviceby Keith Hughes 7,153 views

Advice for students taking United States History exams on how to apporoach the thematic essay. Specifically geared for NY states US History Regents examination.
10:01
114Guessing on Testsby Keith Hughes 4,796 views

Multiple choice guessing strategies for state exams in the Social Studies. Specifically designed for the NY State Regents examinations but applicable to multiple disciplines.
17:47
115How to Guess on a Test -- Intelligent Guessing Strategiesby Keith Hughes 5,380 views

What do you do when you blache out on a history question on test day? Let HipHughes give you a treasure map to the answer through a series of guessing strategies. *This advice is only to be used when you are legitimately cl…
10:39
116DBQ Essays for Dummies - How to Write a DBQby Keith Hughes 19,861 views

HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.…
21:35
117Exam Preparation -- Meditation Exercise to Relax and Sleep the Night Before a Big Examby Keith Hughes 2,906 views

So you have a big US History test and you are having trouble sleeping. And you thought, could there possibly be a video that would help someone sleep and help them pass their exam. Well, you found it. Based on Mr. Hughes' e…
This one is for a final monster review!
3:08:26
118The 3 Hour HipHughes US History Reviewby Keith Hughes

HipHughes does a marathon review session covering as much US History as humanly possible in three hours. It is just plain crazy. Truly, it is ridiculous.…
8:11
119Checks and Balances: How to Write an Effective Essayby Keith Hughes 1,067 views

HipHughes prepares you for a Check and Balance essay, focusing on the rejection of Treaty of Versailles and the Supreme Court case U.S. v Nixon (74…
7:36
120Explaining Reform In America: The Essayby Keith Hughes 703 views

Individuals throughout US History investigated, exposed and caused the wheels of change happen. Lets investigate two of the, Perfect for Essay crammers for a US History class.
7:48
121The Foreign Policy Dance Review U.S. Foreign Policy Reviewby Keith Hughes 5,684 views

HipHughes dances some American foreign policy, covering nine major policy shifts. Designed for students but enjoyable for all. By turning each step into a dance move, you will not only be moved to groove and jive but the cl…
16:06
122Third Parties Explained: US History Reviewby Keith Hughes 914 views

Learn about FIVE important third parties in US History. Special guest channel, "That Was History" http://www.youtube.com/user/YaBigFreak
10:00
123US History For Dummies (Intro)by Keith Hughes 111,887 views

Let HipHughes bring you through the essentials of a US History course like smooth jazz with interjections of humor and wit. Over 160 Edutainment Videos, Subscribe Now…

CHAPTERS IN HISTORY 104: US HISTORY II

Mometrix Videos & Lessons

Industrialization and Urbanization (1870-1900)
Second Industrial Revolution

American Imperialism (1890-1919)
World War I

The Progressive Era (1900-1917)
Progressive Era

The Roaring 20s (1920-1929)
1920′s

World War II in America (1941-1945)
World War II

Chapters In History 106: The Civil War and Reconstruction

CHAPTERS IN HISTORY 108: HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR

1.Roots of the Vietnam War (1900-1954)

Mometrix Other / Extra

American Exceptionalism
Authoritarian and Totalitarian Government
Autocratic Government
Cartography and Technology Characteristics of Civilizations
Climates
Conflicts
Constructivist Theory
Human Geography
Microeconomics
Monarchic Government
Regional Geography
Walt Whitman