Abigail Adams
Marisa
Abigail Smith-Adams
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Abigail Adams was born October 22nd
1744, Weymouth, Massachusetts. Her full
including maiden name was Abigail Smith
Adams.
Abigail Adams Early Years
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Abigail changed political government by
standing up and saying “Women had no
voice in government politics.”
An interesting fact
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Abigail was married in 1764 to John
Adams.
Abigail Adams was famous
because…
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She was husband of John Adams.
Abigail pressed the argument that women
should be granted full legal equality in the
new government.
During the American revolution and later
Abigail pursued diplomatic missions in
Europe.
Abigail believed in Freedom.
John Quincy her son was also president.
Abigail Adams Later Years
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Abigail boycott the tea and made her tea.
Abigail taught an African American slave
reading and writing when he was not
allowed to go to the local school.
Abigail was the 1st presidents wife to live
in the white house.
Abigail did not like the white house
Abigail stood up for women’s rights and
slavery.
Her quote “I am sick, sick, of public life.”
The Impact on Abigail’s life
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She helped way more than one African
American slave learn.
Abigail changed the colonists’ American legal
tax documents.
While her husband John Adams was being
president during the Revolutionary War
(1755-1783). Abigail left letters to her
husband provided valuable information about
British troops and ships in the Boston area.
Abigail was also mother of John Quincy
Adams who also became president.
My opinion that describes Abigail
Smith-Adams
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Detailed
Helpful
Thoughtful
Caring
Responsible
Respectful
Information Source
www.go.grolier.com
www.worldbookonline.com
www.pebblego.com
www.apimages.com
The books I used were
Partner in Revolution Abigail Adams by:
Clare Hodgson Meeker
 Abigail Adams Author and Illustrated by:
Alexandra Wallner
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