Abigail+Holt


 * Name**: Abigail Holt


 * Date of Birth**:November 1st 1775


 * Gender**:Female


 * Race**:British


 * Family Members:**Sammual Holt, Zach Holt


 * Occupation**:Housewife


 * Current State of Residence**:New York


 * Hometown (City and State)**: Chicago, IL


 * Political Views:** I support John Adams because I live in New York and I'm wealthy. Therefore, I'm a federalist.

> -Abigail Holt
 * Political Views on Current Issues:**
 * Native American Removal-I think that Indian removal is a very unfair thing.At first, i didint think it was that wrong, but then after 40 years theyh moved them again. I'm very ashamed of our country going back on our word. First of all, it was their land first. Also, the way people see Native Americans is wrong. They're not savages and they are as human as anyone else is! It's savage of US to force them off the land they grew up on.
 * Fugitive Slave Act- The Fugitive Slave Act is horrible! People make it look like it's all gravy, but this act puts every free negro in the North in danger. When slaves get away from their masters and into free country they should be able to stay free. I'm elated that California is a free state but now to be free and safe as well, they have to go all the way to Canada. I read Fredrick Douglas' slave narrative and i was disgusted!!! How are the slave owners so cruel to other human beings?! It absolutely converted me into becoming an abolitionists. This act infuriates me and makes me ashamed to be a white person.


 * Favorite Activities and Interests**: Twine the garland, sewing a quilt,horse races, and attending cattle shows. My favorite holiday is New Year's Day!


 * 19th Century Reform Movement:** The Juvenile Justice Reform Movement was about how minors don't belong in prison with adults. Kids younger than 21 belong in Juvy. Before this law was passed, children under 7 couldnt

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