Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams corresponded for many years with _____ a. Lord Chesterfield b. Alexander Hamilton c. Parker Ashe d. Thomas Jefferson

Abigail Adams corresponded for many years with _____ Selected Answer: Correctd. Thomas Jefferson Answers: a. Lord Chesterfield b. Alexander Hamilton c. Parker Ashe Correctd. Thomas Jefferson

Abigail Adams went to the Brattle Street Church in Boston to offer prayers of "thanksgiving and praise" when: Answers: a. Washington's army defeated the British in New York City in 1776. b. John Adams accepted a jail sentence rather than defend British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. c. Parker Ashe took over the duties of John Adams at the Continental Congress in 1774. d. Colonial forces defeated British General John Burgoyne in upstate New York in 1777.

Abigail Adams went to the Brattle Street Church in Boston to offer prayers of "thanksgiving and praise" when: Selected Answer: Correctd. Colonial forces defeated British General John Burgoyne in upstate New York in 1777. Answers: a. Washington's army defeated the British in New York City in 1776. b. John Adams accepted a jail sentence rather than defend British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. c. Parker Ashe took over the duties of John Adams at the Continental Congress in 1774. Correctd. Colonial forces defeated British General John Burgoyne in upstate New York in 1777.

According to the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," along with many Americans, Jefferson viewed the events of the French Revolution as a praiseworthy effort to follow the American example of 1776. Answers: True False

According to the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," along with many Americans, Jefferson viewed the events of the French Revolution as a praiseworthy effort to follow the American example of 1776. Selected Answer: Correct True Answers: Correct True False

According to the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," by 1796 two political parties had clearly emerged, the _____ supporting the administration, and the _____ in opposition. a. Republicans, Socialists b. Whigs, Federalists c. Populists, Liberals d. Federalists, Republicans

According to the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," by 1796 two political parties had clearly emerged, the _____ supporting the administration, and the _____ in opposition. Selected Answer: Correctd. Federalists, Republicans Answers: a. Republicans, Socialists b. Whigs, Federalists c. Populists, Liberals Correctd. Federalists, Republicans

Akers says in the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind" that after the publication of George Washington's Farwell Address, a _____ ensued. a. two-year hiatus that left the presidency vacant b. partial return of Indian lands c. popular movement to restore the English colonies d. political campaign

Akers says in the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind" that after the publication of George Washington's Farwell Address, a _____ ensued. Selected Answer: Correctd. political campaign Answers: a. two-year hiatus that left the presidency vacant b. partial return of Indian lands c. popular movement to restore the English colonies Correctd. political campaign

Despite the strong affection that John Adams had for his wife Abigail, he was repeatedly embarrassed during the pre-Revolutionary period by her outspoken defense of the Crown and her general opposition to the independence movement. True False

Despite the strong affection that John Adams had for his wife Abigail, he was repeatedly embarrassed during the pre-Revolutionary period by her outspoken defense of the Crown and her general opposition to the independence movement. Selected Answer: Correct False Answers: True Correct False

In the chapter titled "An Important Trust," Akers relates that Abigail Adams read works by Presbyterian preacher James Fordyce. Which of the following is NOT a conclusion that Abigail Adams was likely to arrive at as a result of reading Fordyce? Answers: a. Women depended on men for protection and support. b. It was natural for men and women to exchange roles. c. Because women were physically appealing to men, they must guard against their susceptibility to flattery. d. Wives and mothers bore the larger responsibility for the preservation of religion and virtue. e. God created women to be helpmates to men.

In the chapter titled "An Important Trust," Akers relates that Abigail Adams read works by Presbyterian preacher James Fordyce. Which of the following is NOT a conclusion that Abigail Adams was likely to arrive at as a result of reading Fordyce? Selected Answer: Correctb. It was natural for men and women to exchange roles.

In the chapter titled "Fellow Labourer," Akers contends that "American wives and mothers could participate in the political process only through private influence on their husbands and sons." Elsewhere in the volume, Akers relates that John and Abigail Adams considered Mercy Otis Warren "a poor example of republican womanhood" because she a. had been unwilling to give up her husband to the state for long periods. b. longed to have successful men recognize her genius as a writer. c. refused to allow a Boston newspaper to publish her letter criticizing Lord Chesterfield. d. None of the above

In the chapter titled "Fellow Labourer," Akers contends that "American wives and mothers could participate in the political process only through private influence on their husbands and sons." Elsewhere in the volume, Akers relates that John and Abigail Adams considered Mercy Otis Warren "a poor example of republican womanhood" because she Selected Answer: Correcta. had been unwilling to give up her husband to the state for long periods. Answers: Correcta. had been unwilling to give up her husband to the state for long periods. b. longed to have successful men recognize her genius as a writer. c. refused to allow a Boston newspaper to publish her letter criticizing Lord Chesterfield. d. None of the above

In the chapter titled "Fellow Labourer," Akers recounts that Abigail Adams embraced the thesis of John Robison who argued that the connection between religion and government was so strong that neither of them could stand separately and alone. Abigail Adams found comfort in Robison's writing because of her concerns about a. France b. England c. Spain d. Holland

In the chapter titled "Fellow Labourer," Akers recounts that Abigail Adams embraced the thesis of John Robison who argued that the connection between religion and government was so strong that neither of them could stand separately and alone. Abigail Adams found comfort in Robison's writing because of her concerns about Selected Answer: Correcta. France Answers: Correcta. France b. England c. Spain d. Holland

In the chapter titled "I Will Not Strike My Colours" Akers notes that when Minister John Adams was negotiating with the British, he became keenly aware of the weakness of the American government under the Articles of Confederation. All of the following led him to this conclusion EXCEPT a. Britain refused to pay for slaves taken off during the Revolutionary War. b. Britain refused to abandon several forts in the Northwest Territory of the United States. c. Congress was unable to prevent states from obstructing English merchants who sought to collect pre-Revolutionary debts. d. Congress was unable to prevent states from restricting loyalists' return to the United States. e. John and Abigail Adams were received graciously at court by George III.

In the chapter titled "I Will Not Strike My Colours" Akers notes that when Minister John Adams was negotiating with the British, he became keenly aware of the weakness of the American government under the Articles of Confederation. All of the following led him to this conclusion EXCEPT Selected Answer: Correcte. John and Abigail Adams were received graciously at court by George III. Answers: a. Britain refused to pay for slaves taken off during the Revolutionary War. b. Britain refused to abandon several forts in the Northwest Territory of the United States. c. Congress was unable to prevent states from obstructing English merchants who sought to collect pre-Revolutionary debts. d. Congress was unable to prevent states from restricting loyalists' return to the United States. Correcte. John and Abigail Adams were received graciously at court by George III.

In the chapter titled "In Their Proper Sphere," Abigail Adams made an assessment of James Madison. She concluded that he was Answers: a. at best learned rather than wise b. a strong supporter of Alexander Hamilton's proposals c. at worst having designs contrary to the country's welfare d. a. AND b. e. a. AND c.

In the chapter titled "In Their Proper Sphere," Abigail Adams made an assessment of James Madison. She concluded that he was Selected Answer: Correcte. a. AND c. Answers: a. at best learned rather than wise b. a strong supporter of Alexander Hamilton's proposals c. at worst having designs contrary to the country's welfare d. a. AND b. Correcte. a. AND c.

In the chapter titled "In Their Proper Sphere," Akers says that Abigail Adams agreed with all these statements EXCEPT. Answers: a. Abigail believed that education remained the best hope for the advancement of women. b. Abigail took heart from Mary Wollstonecraft's 1792 book A Vindication of the Rights of Women. c. Abigail cautioned her husband John Adams that women were the ambitious, duplicitous, and treacherous gender while men are more inclined to simplicity, gentleness, and tenderness. d. Abigail disliked the radical political views of Mary Wollstonecraft's earlier work on the French Revolution.

In the chapter titled "In Their Proper Sphere," Akers says that Abigail Adams agreed with all these statements EXCEPT. Selected Answer: Correctc. Abigail cautioned her husband John Adams that women were the ambitious, duplicitous, and treacherous gender while men are more inclined to simplicity, gentleness, and tenderness. Answers: a. Abigail believed that education remained the best hope for the advancement of women. b. Abigail took heart from Mary Wollstonecraft's 1792 book A Vindication of the Rights of Women. Correctc. Abigail cautioned her husband John Adams that women were the ambitious, duplicitous, and treacherous gender while men are more inclined to simplicity, gentleness, and tenderness. d. Abigail disliked the radical political views of Mary Wollstonecraft's earlier work on the French Revolution.

In the chapter titled "Patriotism in the Female Sex," Akers reported that John Quincy Adams visited Russia when he was about 15 years old. In a letter to his mother, the young Adams observed that Answers: a. Russian vodka would eventually be accepted by international markets b. the Russian government was entirely despotical c. the Russian common man had an irrepressible craving for liberty d. the Russian Orthodox Church had undue influence on labor unions e. b. AND c.

In the chapter titled "Patriotism in the Female Sex," Akers reported that John Quincy Adams visited Russia when he was about 15 years old. In a letter to his mother, the young Adams observed that Selected Answer: Correcte. b. AND c. Answers: a. Russian vodka would eventually be accepted by international markets b. the Russian government was entirely despotical c. the Russian common man had an irrepressible craving for liberty d. the Russian Orthodox Church had undue influence on labor unions Correcte. b. AND c.

In the chapter titled "Patriotism in the Female Sex," Akers says that by 1781, Abigail Adams considered _____, Silas Deane, and Benedict Arnold as Americans who has disgraced their country. a. Benjamin Franklin b. Parker Ashe c. Thomas Jefferson d. George Washington

In the chapter titled "Patriotism in the Female Sex," Akers says that by 1781, Abigail Adams considered _____, Silas Deane, and Benedict Arnold as Americans who has disgraced their country. Selected Answer: Correcta. Benjamin Franklin Answers: Correcta. Benjamin Franklin b. Parker Ashe c. Thomas Jefferson d. George Washington

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," Akers contends that Abigail Adams, because of her gender, could expect to be only an "observer and supporter of her husband's public career." Which of the following does Akers invoke to support his contention? a. Enlightenment philosophers had not challenged the traditional assumption that women stood outside the political process. b. English republican writers opposed arbitrary royal power but did not concern themselves with questions about the existing social order. c. Literary women were more inclined to write about men's activities than about the condition of their own gender. d. Massachusetts women were domestic creatures who depended on fathers or husbands to represent them in the public sphere. e. All of the above

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," Akers contends that Abigail Adams, because of her gender, could expect to be only an "observer and supporter of her husband's public career." Which of the following does Akers invoke to support his contention? Selected Answer: Correcte. All of the above Answers: a. Enlightenment philosophers had not challenged the traditional assumption that women stood outside the political process. b. English republican writers opposed arbitrary royal power but did not concern themselves with questions about the existing social order. c. Literary women were more inclined to write about men's activities than about the condition of their own gender. d. Massachusetts women were domestic creatures who depended on fathers or husbands to represent them in the public sphere. Correcte. All of the above

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," Akers reports that _____, a dear friend of the Adams family, was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. a. Samuel Adams b. Mercy Otis Warren c. General Parker Ashe d. Nathan Hale e. Joseph Warren

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," Akers reports that _____, a dear friend of the Adams family, was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Selected Answer: Correcte. Joseph Warren Answers: a. Samuel Adams b. Mercy Otis Warren c. General Parker Ashe d. Nathan Hale Correcte. Joseph Warren

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," when Abigail Adams heard a 1770 sermon preached by George Whitefield, she noted that he emphasized that Answers: a. the colonies were displaying more genuine religion than hypocritical England b. Quakers had become so numerous in Virginia that the Anglican Church was becoming extinct c. England was displaying more genuine religion than the hypocritical colonies d. French Catholicism was advancing so quickly in the colonies that Protestants were in the minority

In the chapter titled "Remember the Ladies," when Abigail Adams heard a 1770 sermon preached by George Whitefield, she noted that he emphasized that Selected Answer: Correcta. the colonies were displaying more genuine religion than hypocritical England Answers: Correcta. the colonies were displaying more genuine religion than hypocritical England b. Quakers had become so numerous in Virginia that the Anglican Church was becoming extinct c. England was displaying more genuine religion than the hypocritical colonies d. French Catholicism was advancing so quickly in the colonies that Protestants were in the minority

Lord Chesterfield (Philip Dormer Stanhope) attracted a large following among women in the 18th century because he was an early feminist who praised the female character and demanded that society recognize women as the equals of men. True False

Lord Chesterfield (Philip Dormer Stanhope) attracted a large following among women in the 18th century because he was an early feminist who praised the female character and demanded that society recognize women as the equals of men. Selected Answer: Correct False Answers: True Correct False

The first president to live in the residence known today as the White House was Selected Answer: a. George Washington b. John Quincy Adams c. John Adams d. Thomas Jefferson e. James Madison

The first president to live in the residence known today as the White House was Selected Answer: Correctc. John Adams Answers: a. George Washington b. John Quincy Adams Correctc. John Adams d. Thomas Jefferson e. James Madison

Which statement from the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," LEAST reflects the positions of John Adams and Abigail Adams regarding Alexander Hamilton. a. John thought that Hamilton was a hypocrite and a man of debauched morals. b. John thought that Hamilton as an upstanding patriot and Abigail saw him as the savior of the Republic. c. Abigail believed that Hamilton had an insatiable thirst for fame while John considered that he possessed undoubted talents. d. Abigail considered Hamilton as ambitious as Julius Caesar and a subtle intriguer.

Which statement from the chapter titled "Tellegraph of the Mind," LEAST reflects the positions of John Adams and Abigail Adams regarding Alexander Hamilton. Selected Answer: Correctb. John thought that Hamilton as an upstanding patriot and Abigail saw him as the savior of the Republic. Answers: a. John thought that Hamilton was a hypocrite and a man of debauched morals. Correctb. John thought that Hamilton as an upstanding patriot and Abigail saw him as the savior of the Republic. c. Abigail believed that Hamilton had an insatiable thirst for fame while John considered that he possessed undoubted talents. d. Abigail considered Hamilton as ambitious as Julius Caesar and a subtle intriguer.