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Advised John Adams
Kept John Adams informed of events happening in the colonies. She later joined him in France in 1738. -
Born
Abigail Adams was born -
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Youth
Had no formal education at home -
Married John Adams
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Managed the family farm while Adamas was away
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Didn't attend the first Continental Congress
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Constantly writing her husband
During the drafting of the constitution, Abigail tried to persuade her husband to include rights for women. -
Encounter with Alexander Hamilton
Described talking to Alexander Hamilton was as if she “Looked into the eyes of the devil himself.” -
Miss Adams
Politicians made fun of her due to her disagreeing with the Anti-Federalist. -
Cared for her hubands dying mother
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Became the first lady
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Husbands Presidency
Supported her husbands Alien Sedition Act, but failed to urge him to start a war with France. -
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Constantly wrote letters to express her opinions
She challeneged every idea tabout women in politics -
Cared for both women and slaves
Abigail continued to woman rights and emancipation of African-American slaves. She was quite active in politics while her husband was away. -
Hosts a fancy party for her son
Her role in the White House was to host and keep a good public image -
Spent four months in the white house
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Stepped down from politics
She wanted to take care of her granddaughter Susan Adams -
Permanent stay in the Federal City
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Death
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John Quincy Adamas
Abigail died 7 years before her son became president
