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Abigail got married to John Adams when she was 19. They got married in Weymouth, Massachusetts. John Adams was a lawyer when they got married.
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Abigail, John, and Abigail (Nabby), move from Braintree, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts. 10 days later Abigail gave birth to John Quincy Adams. 3 years later the Boston Massacre occurred.
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In 1767, Abigail gave birth to her second child, John Quincy Adams. In 1825, he became the 6th U.S. president. John was Abigail's eldest son.
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During the Boston Massacre, British soldiers were trialed for murder and wanted John Adams to be their lawyer. Abigail Adams urged John to help them and supported him all the way. In the end, John won the case and the soldiers were found innocent.
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John leaves to Philadelphia to be a part of the First Continental Congress. Abigail takes care of the farm and businesses while he is gone. She also has to take care of her family and other family affairs.
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Many people in Braintree catch often-fatal disease. Abigail had to nurse many relatives and children that were sick. Six of her family members eventually died from this disease.
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Abigail writes a letter to her husband to remember the ladies and fight for their rights. When Abigail wrote this letter, she got her husband to start speaking up for women's rights. She also urged the continental congress to not forget about the women when fighting for America's independence.
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Abigail and her daughter, Nabby, go to Europe to be with Abigail's husband, John. John Adams went to Europe to arrange treaties after the American Revolution ended in 1783. They return to the U.S. in 1788.
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On May 4, 1797, John Adams became the second president, which made Abigail the second First Lady. Abigail was the first First Lady to live in the White House. John's presidency ends after one term.
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Abigail's son, Charles, dies from alcoholism. This made Abigail start writing many letters to her family and friends. Soon after, Abigail and John moved into the White House.
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