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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

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Abigail Adams

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  1. Abigail Adams The believer in a united country

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. Role In The Revolution • Giving strong opinions about the colonists rights • Speaking out about being a formed, united country

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Character Traits • Hardworking • Strong-minded • Intelligent

  8. 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 2nd daughter, Susanna, was born in December, but she died in February, only 2 months after she was born

  9. Credits • Created by Lola Murnighan • A 4th grade student

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