Save
Upgrade to remove ads
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

Soc.St.Unit 1 Ch 1

The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

TermDefinition
colony An area, region, or country that is controlled and settled by people from another country
Parliament the political group or assembly that has power to make laws for a country
representative democracy a government where the people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the laws for everyone
delegate a person chosen by a group to represent them at a meeting
militia A group of ordinary citizens who organize themselves for military service
ally a country that supports and helps another country in war
revolutionary ideas or actions that bring about great change
congress a formal meeting of representatives that is held to discuss ideas and policies
independence freedom to make decisions for oneself
liberty freedom from outside control or restrictions
Patriot a colonist who supported American independence
proclamation a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance
repeal to cancel or undo something, often a law
representative a person chosen to act, speak, or make decisions for another person or group of people
retreat to withdraw from conflict
slogan a short, catchy phrase to express an idea or opinion
surrender to agree to stop fighting or resisting, usually because defeat is near
tax money collected from a citizen or business to help pay for goods and services provided by the government
tyrant a cruel or unreasonable ruler
Created by: ory3rdgrade
 

 



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