Feminism is one of the very important movements going on in today’s world. People everywhere are pushing for equal rights, regardless of gender. It’s not a new thing, though. Many people, even centuries ago, pushed for women’s rights like we are now, but in different ways. One of these people was Abigail Adams, the first Second Lady and second First Lady of the newly founded United States of America. Abigail used her great intelligence to be supportive and dedicated to her causes. She was also very involved in the politics of her husband John’s presidency. Abigail was a driving force in America, and changed it for the better with her intellect and perseverance.
When Abigail Smith was born in 1744 (Allida Black), women were not expected to be educated-they were only taught to read the Bible-but as Joan Barton Terrna states in the article “Remember the Ladies”, “...her (Abigail’s) love of reading made it possible for her …show more content…
At one point, she promised to loan John some money if he came home to her, and he was almost convinced. The thing was, it was her pocket money she was loaning, and under the law, it was John’s …show more content…
and Mrs. Adams wrote many thoughtful and intelligent letters to each other through the years, and one of the most famous was from Abigail to John. It asked him to “Remember the Ladies” with his power in politics, saying that “...If particular care and attention is not paid...we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” (American History) John responded jokingly, saying that women were already the real masters though men held the outward power. Despite this dismissal, Abigail stayed strong in both her cause and her love and support of her
When Abigail Smith was born in 1744 (Allida Black), women were not expected to be educated-they were only taught to read the Bible-but as Joan Barton Terrna states in the article “Remember the Ladies”, “...her (Abigail’s) love of reading made it possible for her …show more content…
At one point, she promised to loan John some money if he came home to her, and he was almost convinced. The thing was, it was her pocket money she was loaning, and under the law, it was John’s …show more content…
and Mrs. Adams wrote many thoughtful and intelligent letters to each other through the years, and one of the most famous was from Abigail to John. It asked him to “Remember the Ladies” with his power in politics, saying that “...If particular care and attention is not paid...we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” (American History) John responded jokingly, saying that women were already the real masters though men held the outward power. Despite this dismissal, Abigail stayed strong in both her cause and her love and support of her