USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

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“America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain-Captured two of their celebrated Generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran troops to support them."-Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, Dec. 19, 1781To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?
A
The American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown
B
The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats
C
The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge
D
The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In correspondence with her husband John as he and other leaders were framing a government for the United States, Abigail Adams (1744–1818) argued that the laws of the new nation should recognize women as something more than property and protect them from the arbitrary and unrestrained power men held over them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hailed for her now-famous admonition that the Founding Fathers “remember the ladies” in their new laws, Abigail Adams was not only an early advocate for women’s rights, she was a vital confidant and advisor to her husband John Adams, the nation’s second president. She opposed slavery and supported women’s education.

Detailed explanation-3: -Example of correct answer: Abigail Adams wants to convince her husband to include better treatment of women in the laws of the new country. She tries warning him of the results if “particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies.” The women will start their own rebellion.

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