Abigail Adams helped shape the early United States. This book introduces readers to her life--from her childhood in Massachusetts to her role as the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams. Clear, straightforward text explains how Abigail shared her ideas about independence, equality, and education through her famous letters and strong opinions. In support of state and national social studies standards, this biography brings Abigail Adams's story to life for readers studying the influential people of the American Revolution and the founding of the nation.