Abigail Adams Remember The Ladies Summary

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Summary: In her letter to John Adams, Abigail Adams writes about the things that have been happening during the time that he is away. She says in her letter that she has long waited the Declaration of Independence. She asks that the ladies be remembered and be favored in the new Code of Laws. Abigail Adams hopes that not all the power goes to men because possession of too much authority will make them oppressive rulers. She believes that men are naturally tyrannical. All things considered, husbands should not be given too much power. She says that men should regard ladies as beings placed under their protection and not as objects. If the ladies requests are not fulfilled, Abigail threatens a formation of a rebellion.