1. Founding Fathers, Founding Mothers
It was through these dinners that she met Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, who would become the second president. ... She married John Adams when she was twenty and over the period of ten years gave birth to six children. Her oldest son, John Quincy Adams, would become the sixth president of the United States. ... John Adams frequently sought the advice of his wife on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. ... Abigail Adams was the type of woman who could handle things on her own, and handle them efficiently while John was wo...
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- Approx Pages: 14
- Grade Level: High School