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

oniU.S. History

Grimes 1st Semester USH Colonial Era to Revolution

QuestionAnswer
French and Indian War Conflict in North America 1754-1763, which was part of a world wide conflict between Great Britain and France.
James Madison Father of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation A document adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 which when approved in 1781 was the governmental plan for the new U.S.
Stamp Act A 1765 law passed by Parliament requiring all legal and commercial documents to carry an official stamp showing tax has been paid.
Quartering Act A 1765 law passed by Parliament requiring colonists to house and supply British soldiers.
Federalists Those who supported the passing of the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists Those who opposed the passing of the Constitution.
Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) The Constitutional Convention's agreement to establish a bicameral (2 house) legislature. One house based on population, one house having equal representation by each state.
Natural Rights Human rights based on universal natural law.
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments of the Constitution added in 1791. (State's Rights)
Albany Plan of Union Benjamin Franklin's plan for the colonies to join togethere to fight the British. (Join or Die)
Mayflower Compact The first official government of the colonies, set forth the idea of self-government.
Alien and Sedition Act Were four bills passed in 1798 setting forth an undeclared naval war with France(Quasi-War)
Three-fifths Compromise Constitutional Convention's agreement to count 3/5 of the states' slaves as population for purposes of representation and taxation.
Treaty of Versailles (Paris) Confirmed the independence of America and set its boundaries.
Created by: mcgrimes
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