Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 19.1: Abigail Adams, “Remember the Ladies”

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1. What topic did Abigail Adams raise first in her letter?

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Correct. The answer is d. Her letter began with inquiries into the state of Virginia’s defenses, suggesting her knowledge of and interest in the developing military conflict with Britain.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Her letter began with inquiries into the state of Virginia’s defenses, suggesting her knowledge of and interest in the developing military conflict with Britain.
1. What topic did Abigail Adams raise first in her letter?

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2. Why did Abigail Adams believe it was necessary to include specific protections for women in the new nation’s code of laws?

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Correct. The answer is b. Abigail Adams’ argument in favor of legal protections for women created an implicit parallel between the relationship of Britain to the colonies and the relationship between men and women.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Abigail Adams’ argument in favor of legal protections for women created an implicit parallel between the relationship of Britain to the colonies and the relationship between men and women.
2. Why did Abigail Adams believe it was necessary to include specific protections for women in the new nation’s code of laws?