USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR(1861 1865)

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

[SOURCES]
Lincoln’s tone in this speech would BEST be described as

(A) bitter.

(B) negative.

(C) ** resolute.

(D) witty.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -What statement best summarizes the central idea of the speech? The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values.

Concept note-2: -Lincoln’s purpose was to gain support for the conflict that was far from over. in his speech he mentions how their ancestors declared that all men are created equal and now within the nation there is war.

Concept note-3: -"Four score and seven years ago refers to the year: 1776 (1803-87=1776) “Our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” refers to the: Declaration of Independence.