Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Colonial B-Day 7-8

QuestionAnswer
Indentured Servant person who worked in the colonies for period of 3 to seven years in exchange for passage, food, housing, clothing; system resulting from labor shortage in colonies.
trianglar trade A trade of raw materials for finished goods and slaves
Middle Passage Voyage from Africa to America used to transport slaves.
democracy government by the people
Magna Carta This Limted King John of England's power. For example the document established the right to a trial by jury but only for nobles.
writ of habeas corpus colonalists that were held for trial would be safe from arrest and imprisonment without a trial
Parliament The legislature of Great Britain
Representative government System of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them.
rule of law the restriction of the arbritrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established law
enlightenment Eithteen-century movement that emphasized science and reason as key to improving society
social contract the idea that people agreed to give up some rights and powers to a government that would provide for their safety and well-being.
Mayflower Compact This compact was a contract in which the colonists consented to be governed by a government that they created
Salutary Neglect marked by weak enforcement of laws regulating colonial trade; a healthy ignoring of colonial affairs
Mercantilism economic theory that a nations strength comes from building up its gold supplies, converting raw materials into finished goods for sale, and expanding trade
Articles of Confederation A loose alliance between the 13 colonies and the first government of the United States
Created by: demorton
Popular U.S. History sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards