Abigail Smith Adams
... and he knew that she was capable of carrying out whatever duties he asked of her. Abigail fully understood her limits and her possibility’s as a woman in a “man’s world”. She was a determined, strong willed individual who was bold and stood up for what she believed in while fighting for women’s rights in America. While John was away on business Abigail stayed home to run the household. She taught the children morals and values, and made sure that they understood the importance of respect. Abigail’s father always told her, “Never to speak ill of anybody…and to make things rather then persons the subject of conversation.” This was a rule that she always lived by, and encouraged her children to do so also. Along with caring for the children, Abigail also cared for the farm, kept the family out of debt and encouraged her husband to support women’s rights. In a letter Abigail wrote to John in March of 1776, she reminded him how important it was to remember the ladies. “I desire you would remember the Ladies, and be more generous… Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice of representation.” It’s the letters like this that makes Abigail stand out from the rest. She was one of the first women to voice her opinion with such force. She had guts and determination and knew what she wanted and how to get it. She was truly a woman who though a head. Some would call her “the woman of the future.” Abigail always supported her husband when making political decisions. She even gave her opinion in many of the matters. As John climbed the ladder of success Abigail encouraged him to go further and further. In March of 1789, John Adams was elected the first vice president of the United States. He would later become the second pres...