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By: Miss LeffertAbigail Adams Quick Facts
Date of Birth: November 22, 1744
Birthplace: Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British America
Date of Death: October 28, 1818
Place and reason of death: Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.Typhoid fever
Famous Quotes:
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or representation."
“All Men would be tyrants if they could.”
Birthplace: Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British America
Date of Death: October 28, 1818
Place and reason of death: Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.Typhoid fever
Famous Quotes:
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or representation."
“All Men would be tyrants if they could.”
Claim to Fame
Abigail Adams, born Abigail Smith, was a first and second lady. Her husband was John Adams.
She had 6 children. The most famous being her son John Quincy Adams.
While her husband and son were away overseas for John's work, she wrote letters to them. The letter to her husband was one of her most famous pieces of writing.
This letter was her claim to fame with the women's movement during the American Revolution. She advised her husband to "not forget the ladies" when creating new laws for their new land.
She had 6 children. The most famous being her son John Quincy Adams.
While her husband and son were away overseas for John's work, she wrote letters to them. The letter to her husband was one of her most famous pieces of writing.
This letter was her claim to fame with the women's movement during the American Revolution. She advised her husband to "not forget the ladies" when creating new laws for their new land.
How she relates to Federalism
Abigail Adams was apart of the Federalist Party. This did not mean that she was all for Federalism but she supported some ideas of large central government instead of one person ruling over many.
She made many decisions with her husband and consulted with him when he had to make presidential decisions. Many people caught on to this and started referring to Abigail as "Mrs. President".
She made many decisions with her husband and consulted with him when he had to make presidential decisions. Many people caught on to this and started referring to Abigail as "Mrs. President".
Her Letters
Abigail's letters to her husband were comprised into a book. Many historians believe that this book is the most read book that contained political input from a woman from that era of history.
Many people thought that her line "remember the ladies" was meant to give women the right the vote. This was far from the truth. She really just wanted equality in marriage and everyday life.
Mrs. President Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zvT3r_640
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zvT3r_640
This video gives good insight into what Abigail's goal was when writing letters to her husband. It also talks about her political position during the time.