1. Choose two of the writers in this lesson.
• Benjamin Franklin
Judith Sargent Murray
• The writer of the Ladies' Declaration of Independence
• Abigail Adams
2. Pose as one of the writers and write a letter to the other writer you selected. (For example, write a letter from
Benjamin Franklin to Abigail Adams).
• Your letter must address whether they agree or disagree.
• Include evidence from their writing that reveals each person's opinion on the role of women.
3. Be creative and give the writer of your letter a fitting personality. Use the appropriate tone to create that
personality. (For example, given what you know about Franklin's tone, you can assume that he wouldn't write a
rude or angry letter to Adams.)
4. Your letter should be a minimum of 10 sentences long.
5. A full credit response must cite the words of the recipient and react to them.

"Ms. Adams, I am writing this letter to you after reading your essay, “On the Equality of the Sexes” to share my opinions with you. This is not a letter to condemn you of your views, but to much rather to have a civil conversation with you. As I mentioned in my article for the Pennsylvania Gazette, where I listed the “Rules and Maxims for Promoting Matrimonial Happiness”, I do believe that women are very capable and willing to accept advice and practice it. You shared a similar view that women are capable of critical thinking by having intellectual thoughts. I do agree with this view, but I must disagree with your later statements regarding women’s education. A woman mustn't prioritize other things over her role in the household.