Course Overview
Teacher
Keith Hughes teaches AP US Government and US History at McKinley High School in Buffalo, NY and is the face behind HipHughes History, part of PoliPop and the Maker Studios Network. He is also an adjunct professor of digital literacy at the Graduate... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 30 min
- Lessons 3
- Exercises 14
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17 CQ
3 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free2 CQ
Learn about the letter that began the American Revolutionary War. Written to the King, it outlined the colonists’ gripes and intent to form a new government.
with Keith HughesLearn about the letter that began the American Revolutionary War. Written to the King, it outlined the colonists’ gripes and intent to form a new government.
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12 minPolitical Science lesson 27 CQ
This history lesson presents a summary of the Articles of Confederation, explaining the good, the bad, and the ugly of America’s first Constitution.
with Keith HughesThis history lesson presents a summary of the Articles of Confederation, explaining the good, the bad, and the ugly of America’s first Constitution.
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14 minPolitical Science lesson 38 CQ
In this lesson, Hip Hughes explains the history of the Constitutional Convention, and the compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
with Keith HughesIn this lesson, Hip Hughes explains the history of the Constitutional Convention, and the compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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335 min3-part Political Science course19 CQ
Do you wonder how the structure of U.S. government impacts policy making and the process of elections? If so, this brief course with government and history teacher Keith Hughes is for you!
with Keith HughesDo you wonder how the structure of U.S. government impacts policy making and the process of elections? If so, this brief course with government and history teacher Keith Hughes is for you!
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14 minPolitical Science lesson8 CQ
In this lesson, Hip Hughes outlines the main components of Article II of the Constitution: the Presidency, and the checks and balances of the executive powers.
with Keith HughesIn this lesson, Hip Hughes outlines the main components of Article II of the Constitution: the Presidency, and the checks and balances of the executive powers.
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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824 min8-part Political Science course16 CQ
If you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
with Peter HolmIf you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
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1156 min11-part US History course33 CQ
As students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
with Hendrik GodbersenAs students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.