Founding Brothers
Chapter 6: The Friendship
1. What event prompted Abigail Adams to reach out to Thomas Jefferson after years of silence? How did Jefferson respond, and why did his response offend Abigail?
1. What event prompted Abigail Adams to reach out to Thomas Jefferson after years of silence? How did Jefferson respond, and why did his response offend Abigail?
Abigail Adams reached out to Jefferson after the death of his daughter. Jefferson responded poorly, assuming that her condolences were something more than intended. Abigail was insulted by Jefferson's response, and the way he misread her intentions.
Founding Brothers