Read this passage from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams. Be more generous and favorable to [the Ladies] than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimite…

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Read this passage from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams.

Be more generous and favorable to [the Ladies] 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 particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.

–Abigail Adams, 1776

How does this passage relate to the concept of republican motherhood?

It supports the concept because it demands that the new republican government reject all forms of tyranny.
It supports the concept because it urges women to concern themselves primarily with their families and not public policy.
It opposes the concept because it calls for women to have greater rights and representation in government.
It opposes the concept because it claims that wives should submit to the wills of their husbands.