Life Of Abigail Adams, The Brave Woman Who Changed America

Abigail Adams is mostly regarded as the founder of America, Outspoken, the Confidante of former president John Adams, mother of the 6th president of America, and first woman to grace the titles of second lady and second first lady of America. She was at many times called Mrs. President, for her active participation in politics and the rise of America. Even after centuries, the world has not forgotten her deeds.

Aside the known fact stated above, Abigail has been described as one of most extraordinary women in the history of America as well as a writer whose works were solely made for her husband ranging from political topics to personal ones.

Since she is particularly known for her important roles in the American history, it is no surprise that the political minded woman received different accolades including the Abigail Charm as well as her portrait on a gold coin that sold out within house of its release in 2007.

Who is Abigail Adams

Although known by her later name Abigail Adams, she was born Abigail Smith on 22 November 1744, to William and Elizabeth Smith. She was from a lineage of well-known people including Dorothy Quincy, wife of John Hancock as well as other Quincy Family who were notable for their participation in politics and many other aspects of the society that were crucial.

Although she did not go to school, she was able to read and write as a result of her mother’s determination to teach her and her other siblings. Her mother was frequent with her teachings but Adams did not relent on it but went further to study at the library as well as join other children to read.

Later as she grew older, she met and married John Adams in 1764 and together, the couple had 6 children, including Quincy Adams who would later wear the shoes of his father in leading America as its 6th president.

As the wife of John Adams who was a lawyer, revolutionist, and former vice president and the second president of America, Abigail had many functions she attended to and even while John was an Ambassador, she travelled to countries. However she started her duties as the American president as soon as she became the wife of the most important person in America. Although she died, Abigail left many footprints.

Death

At the age of 73 on October 28, 1818, Abigail Adams died prior to her suffering from Typhoid fever two weeks to her birthday. She was buried close to her husband in First Parish Church which is also known as the Presidents church in Quincy.

Achievements of the Late First Lady

Helped in developing her Husband’s career

The greatest deeds of Abigail Adams cannot be mentioned in isolation of her support in the works of her husband in his political career as the president of America. She became his confidante and has worked endlessly to give the media good records of her husband as well as support his decisions. Thus, America needed her as much as the country needed her husband to govern them.

Alien and Sedation Acts

As to the support she rendered her husband, she supported him in the Alien and Sedation Laws which were meant to make it difficult for foreigners to become citizens of the country and to allow the deportation and imprisonment of non-citizens who were perceived dangerous. The bill was passed by John Adams in 1798 but were later removed by Thomas Jefferson.

Moving the Capital to Washington DC

In 1800, she alongside her husband moved to White House even when it was not completed. She became the first woman to grace the House as well as coordinated a lot of its affairs.

Expanded the Roles of Women

Since before she made it to becoming the first lady, she had always been an advocate of women’s rights. In several of the letters to her husband, she admonished him to give women attentions, especially as it relates to education. Even when she made it to becoming the first lady in 1797, she continued to lead by example as she was a woman who was outspoken and ready to go miles in politics as compared to several other women at the time.

Legacy that gave an insight to the history of America

From many of her letters, she was able to leave behind histories that would help many generations in knowing more about revolution, her quest for the abolishment of slave trade and her fight for women’s right amid others.