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Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides or class notes and get flashcards you can study in the browser, with spaced repetition built in.

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Why make your own history flashcard set

Ready-made history flashcards PDFs cover a generic syllabus, not the chapter your teacher is testing next week. A deck built from your own readings and slides matches the names, dates and terms that will appear on your exam.

Upload the exact readings and slides your class uses
Write cards that ask for causes, effects and comparisons
Review in short sessions spread over several days
Export to PDF or Anki on a Plus plan when you need a printable or portable copy

Example US history flashcards on the Civil War

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?A order issued by Lincoln in 1863 declaring enslaved people in Confederate-held territory free.

What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 do?It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, and banned slavery north of 36°30′ in the Louisiana Purchase territory.

When was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?July 1 to 3, 1863.

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 offer?Settlers who lived on and improved 160 acres of public land for five years could receive the title to it.

What was the Compromise of 1877?An informal deal that ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South after the disputed 1876 presidential election.

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Starts from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Cards come from the chapter your class is actually covering.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so review time goes to the facts you are about to forget.

Export when you need it

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print a deck for class or move it into another study app.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF of your reading, a slide deck, or a photo of your notes. Text recognition reads scanned pages too.

Review the cards

Check the generated questions and answers, then delete or edit any card that is off target before you study.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in short sessions. Spaced repetition decides which cards show up again and when.

Good history cards ask why things happened, not just what happened. A card that asks what caused a war or policy is more useful than one that only asks for a date, because it forces you to recall the chain of events.

Once the deck exists, the study routine matters more than the format. Short sessions spread across several days beat one long cram, and saying each answer aloud before you flip the card shows you what you really know.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a history unit?

Start with one card for each date, person, cause or term your teacher stressed in class. Then remove any card you already know well so your review time stays focused.

How do I study history facts so they stick?

Review cards in short sessions spread over several days, and say each answer out loud before flipping the card. Cards that ask why something happened tend to stick better than isolated dates.

Can I export my history flashcards to PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans, and no credit card is needed to start.

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