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Famous Lives

The Life of Abigail Adams

SOCIAL STUDIES

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Famous Lives

The Life of Abigail Adams

By Maria Nelson

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Nelson, Maria. The life of Abigail Adams / Maria Nelson. p. cm. ( Famous lives) Includes index. ISBN 978-1-4339-6339-1 ( pbk. ) ISBN 978-1-4339-6340-7 ( 6-pack) ISBN 978-1-4339-6337-7 ( library binding) Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818 Juvenile literature. Presidents spouses United States Biography Juvenile literature. I. Title. E322. A38N45 2012 44092 dc23 [ B] 2011018182 First Edition

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Contents

Lady Adams Early Life John Adams Overseas Second Lady First Lady In Memory Glossary For More Information Index

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Lady Adams

Abigail Adams was one of the most well-known women of her time. She wrote many letters that show people today what life was like when the United States was founded.

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Early Life

Abigail was born in 1744. She grew up in Massachusetts. Abigail lived with her parents, brother, and three sisters. She was often sick and didnt go to school. Instead, Abigail learned at home. She read a lot!

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18th-century Massachusetts

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John Adams

Abigail married John Adams in 1764. John was a lawyer. John and Abigail wanted the colonies to be independent . In 1774, John went to Philadelphia to help write laws for the colonies. He represented Massachusetts.

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John Adams

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Abigail stayed at home. She raised their five children and ran their farm. Abigail and John wrote each other letters while he was gone. She wanted him to make women and men equal in the new country.

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letter written by Abigail Adams

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Overseas

When the American Revolution ended, John went to France and Britain to represent America. Abigail continued to write letters to him. She told him how the new government was doing.

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Second Lady

Abigail became second lady in 1789. Second lady means wife of the vice president. John was George Washingtons vice president for years. Abigail traveled between their home in Massachusetts and the nations capital during that time.

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Federal Hall, First Capitol Building, New York City

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First Lady

Abigail became First Lady of the United States when John became the nations second president in 1797. The First Lady is the presidents wife. John and Abigail were the first president and First Lady to live in the White House in Washington, DC!

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White House, Washington, DC, early 19th century

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Abigail wasnt afraid to tell John what she thought of government actions. However, some people didnt think it was the First Ladys place to talk about politics . That didnt stop Abigail! She continued to speak her mind.

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