Remember this lady! Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and the mother of the sixth president, John Quincy Adams, was much more than a wife and mother. This prolific letter writer is the subject of a series of 16 lessons that has scholars examining some of her many letters. The first lesson introduces researchers to this incredible woman often called "Mrs. President" for her influence on her husband.

Concepts

abigail adams, john adams, women's history, women's history month, famous women, women's rights, friendly letters, primary source analysis, primary sources

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Instructional Ideas

• Post or load the addresses for the web quest on classroom devices before the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• The first of 16 resources in the series
• Researchers must have access to devices with internet for their web quest
• The language in the resources is very academic and most appropriate for advanced high school and higher education Language Arts and history classes
• Copies of two letters are required

Pros

• Includes background information about both Abigail and John Adams as well as other people important in Abigail's life

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2