Revolutionary Women
Historians spoke about the roles of Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, and Judith Sargent Murray, and their legacy in American history. The… read more
Historians spoke about the roles of Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, and Judith Sargent Murray, and their legacy in American history. The panelists said that all three women contributed to the intellectual life of the American Revolution. Topics included their writings, lives, and views on politics, as well as equality and the war against Great Britain. close
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