Transcript Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams
The believer in a united country
Early Years
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744 She grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts She married John Adams at the age of 19
Accomplishments
Becoming intelligent enough to complete some of the amazing things that she did Explaining loudly and clearly what she thought about slavery and women’s rights Showing what life was like during the time of the Revolution (although she didn’t even know that she showed that)
Role In The Revolution
Giving strong opinions about the colonists rights Speaking out about being a formed, united country
Important Events and Dates
1773-The Boston Tea Party took place 1774-Abigail’s husband, John, was elected to the Continental Congress 1775-The Revolutionary War began 1783-The Revolutionary War ended 1789-John was elected as the vice president of the United States
Struggles
Getting everybody to listen to her when she talked about rights and equality Taking care of and supporting the whole family every time that John went away Being turned down by others because she was a woman
Character Traits
Hardworking Strong-minded Intelligent
Other Interesting Facts
She never spent a single day in school-she learned to read and write from her parents, and once she could read, books did the rest She and John owned a farm in Braintree, Massachusetts
Abigail’s 2 nd daughter, Susanna, was born in December, but she died in February, only 2 months after she was born
Credits
Created by Lola Murnighan
A 4 th grade student