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    much stronger component. Abigail Adam’s became one of the revolutionary era’s most articulate and influential women. She married John Adams‚ a young lawyer about to emerge as a leading advocate of resistance to British taxation and‚ eventually‚ of American independence. Abigail kept her husband informed of events in Massachusetts and offered opinions on political matters. Later‚ when Adams served as president‚ he relied on her advice more than on members of his cabinet. Abigail did not believe in female

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    John Quincy Adams

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    Quincy Adams Quote: “Individual liberty is individual power‚ and as the power of the community is a mass compounded of individual powers‚ the nation which enjoys the most freedom must necessarily be in proportion to its numbers the most powerful nation.” •Major Events While In Office: -Erie Canal Opens (1825) -Tariff of Abominations (1828) •Privileged and Unique Childhood As the son of John Adams‚ the second president of the United States and the erudite Abigail Adams‚ John Quincy Adams had an

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    Ethos, Logos, and Pathos

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    John and Abigail Adams Letters Every writer wants to make an amazing piece of work to show off to the world though writing. The author has to determine who the audience will be and what the purpose of his or her text will be behind their thoughts. Then‚ the writer will ask themselves three questions that will let the critic be able to decide whether it appeals to ethos‚ pathos‚ or logos. For example‚ John and Abigail Adams wrote many heartfelt love mail that contained ethos‚ pathos and logos to

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    In the 1700’s‚ women performed all the domestic tasks as they were not seen equal to men. During the Revolutionary War women stepped up and proved that they were not beneath men. Showcasing that they could be as strong as the men and that they weren’t just made to cook and be tasteful companions for their husbands. Without women’s support in the Revolutionary War‚ the war wouldn’t have been as successful. They managed businesses‚ became secret soldiers‚ and opposed British Policies‚ proving that

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    Abigail Adams Leadership

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    Abigail Adams‚ an active letter writer‚ early feminist‚ and patriot‚ was an inspiring leader who used her intelligence and wit to open the doors for many significant things to come. Her accomplishments as a leader will never be forgotten and are very well respected. Every historical figure can be evaluated in different ways‚ using different criteria; but most people will agree that Abigail Adams contributed greatly to history‚ in providing both documentation and leadership. In assessing a leader

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    Abigail Adams helps give modern people an insight into the life of a remarkable colonial correspondent. She understood important issues that tore the new nation apart. Abigail showed her affection for her country and her husband by documenting her life for all to read. Without her letters‚ America would not be as well informed about the Revolutionary War and the second President as it is today. Abigail Adams was born in the small town of Weymouth‚ Massachusetts on November 11‚ 1774

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    irony presented in the crucible revels that those who are in power create the truth in Salem and those who are powerless lived in fear. The young girls of Salem had the most power to whom was being put to death over actuations of doing witchcraft. Abigail Williams would end up taking 19 people live off of actuations‚ more importantly all of these innocent people was killed without any evidence that they was doing anything of any short In the crucible Danforth is a figure of justice‚ however he is

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    ***Got a 98% on this paper in college history class*** The Courage of Nabby Adams in her Fight Against Breast Cancer Nabby Adams was a distinguished woman and by the time she reached her 40’s‚ she seemed to have it all; a loving husband‚ three children‚ and a mom and dad whom she was very close to. Unfortunately‚ Nabby Adams would find a lump on her breast and receive the diagnosis that no woman ever wants to hear‚ “You have breast cancer.” Despite her fears‚ she fought for her life and underwent

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    john adams

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    President John Adams Our beloved President‚ John Adams‚ passed away on July 4‚ 1826 due to a debility brought on by heart failure caused by arteriosclerosis. Mr. Adams was born in Braintree‚ Massachusetts Bay Colony‚ in October 30‚ 1735. Son of John Adams‚ Sr. and Boylston Susanna Adams‚ John was the oldest of their 3 children‚ and when he was 16 (1751)‚ he went to Harvard University. Mr. Adams married Abigail Adams‚ who passed away in 1818. The marriage produced 5 children: Abigail Adams Smith‚ John

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    of this world. One of these women is Abigail Adams‚ the only woman so far to be both wife and mother of a president. Sadly‚ however‚ “Abigail Adams” by Janet Whitney is far from being a biography of her life. Janet Whitney arranges her material in chronological presentation. She starts from how Abigail Adams and John Adams fell in love and got married. She continues on with the biography describing how John Adams came to presidency as Abigail Adams gave birth to his kids one by one.

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