Question

In a famous letter of 1776, why did Abigail Adams ask John Adams to "remember the women" while drafting the new nation's laws?
A.

Abigail Adams wanted legal protection for women.
B.

Abigail Adams wanted to tell John Adams about a crime she had witnessed.
C.

Abigail Adams wanted to be allowed to serve in Congress.
D.

Abigail Adams wanted to be treated with respect.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A.

Abigail Adams wanted legal protection for women.

Abigail Adams was the wife of the 2nd US president John Adams, who was drafting the new nation's laws in the year 1776.

Her son John Quincy Adams went on to become the US president and her influence on both led to strong laws for women empowerment in the country.