USA HISTORY

How many years is “four score and seven, “ the words with which Lincoln began his address?

(A) 47

(B) 65

(C) ** 87

(D) 107

Concept note-1: -Cornelius said Lincoln used such phrasing as a subtle reminder that the nation was only a youthful 87 years old. Lincoln felt the United States was setting an example for the world, and he didn’t want the experiment in democracy to fail.

Concept note-2: -Lincoln mentions that “a new nation” was created “four score and seven years ago.” Since “score” means 20, four score is 80. Four score and seven years is, therefore, 80 and 7 years, which is 87 years. Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address November 19, 1863, 87 years after independence in 1776.