USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Determine which phrase describes Abigail Adams. Check all that apply.
A
wrote poems and plays supporting American independence
B
her letters are some of the earliest known writings about women’s rights
C
important advisor to her husband; she told him to “remember the ladies” when forming America’s new government
D
supported the American Revolution
E
born into slavery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is believed that Abigail and John Adams exchanged more than 1, 100 letters on topics ranging from government and politics to women’s rights. Her firm views on American independence were succinctly expressed in a 1775 letter, explaining: “Let us separate, they are unworthy to be our Brethren.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abigail Adams played a very important role in the American Revolution; even if she didn’t fight in the war. Abigail fought for women’s rights and slavery instead. Her perseverance pulled her through rough times, as well as her stubbornness. Abigail Adams was an independent woman and a fantastic role model.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interesting Facts about Abigail Adams Her cousin was Dorothy Quincy, wife of the founding father John Hancock. Her nickname as a child was “Nabby". When she was First Lady some people called her Mrs. President because she had so much influence over John.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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