Abigail Adams, though she received no formal education, was extremely well read. Born on November 11, 1744, she grew up in a prestigious family. She married Adams in 1764 and they had four children who lived to maturity: Abigail, John Quincy (the future sixth president of the United States), Charles, and Thomas Boylston. She was an extremely important figure in the history of the American Revolution and the foundation of the American presidency.

Abigail's impact on the Revolution and more can be judged by the many letters that she exchanged with her husband. Most of these provided commentary on the Revolution from her point of view and shared her views on government and politics with her husband. One of her most well-known quotes deals with how women should be treated by the newly created government: “[R]emember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. … If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion.”