Question

from abigail adamss letter to john adams
\i long to hear that you have declared an independancy—and by the way in the new code of laws which i suppose it will be necessary for you to make i desire you would remember the ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. remember all men would be tyrants if they could. if perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the laidies we are determined to foment a rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.\
what conclusions can be drawn from abigail adamss letter to john adams? select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
the loyalists in the revolution have much in common with the patriots.
colonial women are more powerful than their ancestors.
the women are like the patriots who wanted representation.
men are like tyrants who refuse to pay attention to their subjects.
women are like men who want unlimited power over others.

Explanation:

• Abigail Adams' letter emphasizes women's desire for consideration in the new laws. The statement "If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies... we will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation" shows a parallel with the patriots' fight for representation.
• The line "Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could" implies that men (husbands) have the potential to be tyrants (refusing to pay attention to their subjects, in this case, women).

Answer:

• The women are like the patriots who wanted representation.
• Men are like tyrants who refuse to pay attention to their subjects.