American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What year was Abigail Adams's famous "remember the ladies" letter written?

1. 1776

2. 1781

3. 1788

4. 1790

The correct answer is: 1776

Abigail Adams's famous "remember the ladies" letter was written in 1776, which was a significant year in American history as it was the year of the Declaration of Independence. It was also a time when women's rights were not a prominent issue, which makes this letter even more revolutionary. The other options, 1781, 1788, and 1790, are all after the year 1776 and therefore cannot be the correct answer. In 1781, the American Revolutionary War was still ongoing and it is unlikely that Abigail Adams would have been focused on advocating for women's rights during this time. In 1788, the US Constitution was ratified, but it did not include any provisions for women's rights. And in 1790, Abigail Adams was no longer in a position to send such a letter as her husband John had already served as the second