During the marriage of John and Abigail Adams they exchanged over one thousand one hundred letters discussing issues during the Revolutionary War. As a couple they lived in Massachusetts and had five children together. Abigail supported the rights for women and is remembered for many letters she wrote to her husband while he was in Philadelphia during the Continental Congress. The Continental Congress consisted of delegates from the original Thirteen Colonies who were called together as the governing body during the American Revolution. The First Continental Congress met in 1744 after the Intolerable Acts, which was a response to the Boston Tea Party. The congress assembled to discuss their different options to handle the British. During
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Then, following the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763 prohibited people the settle beyond the Appalachian Mountains and settlers were forced out. Also, the British needed money to pay for the debt from the war, so they required several types of tax from the colonists. These are just a few reasons why the Continental Congress took place and why John Adams was involved in it. During this time John often searched for advice from his wife, Abigail, as their letters were full of discussions of politics and governments. These letters have served as a source for what happened during the American Revolution. Abigail had in influence on decisions and events made during this time because of her relationship with her husband, John. There is an apparent bias because of this relationship John had with Abbigail, but he is also a male, so he has a view of both sides. Because there was no female representation, it was a benefit to the women at this time that there was someone who in a way could influence decisions made. In these letters between John and his wife, Abigail is trying to make the point that the women of the nation should not be forgotten as these men (such as John Adams) fight for America’s Independence
Then, following the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763 prohibited people the settle beyond the Appalachian Mountains and settlers were forced out. Also, the British needed money to pay for the debt from the war, so they required several types of tax from the colonists. These are just a few reasons why the Continental Congress took place and why John Adams was involved in it. During this time John often searched for advice from his wife, Abigail, as their letters were full of discussions of politics and governments. These letters have served as a source for what happened during the American Revolution. Abigail had in influence on decisions and events made during this time because of her relationship with her husband, John. There is an apparent bias because of this relationship John had with Abbigail, but he is also a male, so he has a view of both sides. Because there was no female representation, it was a benefit to the women at this time that there was someone who in a way could influence decisions made. In these letters between John and his wife, Abigail is trying to make the point that the women of the nation should not be forgotten as these men (such as John Adams) fight for America’s Independence