APUSH Unit 2 Excerpts for Abigail Adams & John Adams
What does Abigail warn her husband will happen if such "particular care and attention" is not paid to the ladies?
Abigail warns that there will be a rebellion.
What date does John feel "will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America?"
He feel that July, 1776 will be the most memorable epocha.
How does John feel "the most memorable epoch in the history of America" should be "solemnized?"
He feels there should be parades, shows, games, bonfires, ect.
John states "that posterity will triumph in that day's transaction... "Where does John place his trust that Congress shall not "rue" that day in the end?
He places his trust in god.
By what adjective does John refer to Abigail?
John calls Abigail saucy.
Abigail Adams asks her husband to "remember the ladies....." Remember them how/where?
Remember them by not giving their husbands unlimited powers, in the new Code of Laws.
What does Abigail warn John about "Arbitrary" power
She warns that she will have the power to free herself and free others.
How does John respond to Abigail's request to "remember the ladies"?
The responds by laughing.
Why does John think it advantageous that independency had faced delays?
They might have formed alliances with foreign states.
