(A) “all men are created equal”
(B) ** “conceived in liberty”
(C) “Four score and seven years ago”
(D) “dedicated to the proposition”
(E) “upon this continent”
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The phrase, “birth in freedom” in the final line of Lincoln’s address calls to mind which similar phrase in the first sentence of the speech? W have come to say that part of this field is holy because it is a final resting place for those who died here so that our country can continue to exist.
Concept note-2: -The Civil War, in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, brought to America “a new birth of freedom.” And during the war began the nation’s efforts to come to terms with the destruction of slavery and to define the meaning of freedom.
Concept note-3: -Lincoln also referenced his ultimate goals in the ending line of his address-the complete abolition of slavery and the reunification of the country. ‘’That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Concept note-4: -“conceived in liberty”: Lincoln says the country was “conceived in Liberty, ” that is, the people who founded it freely chose to dedicate themselves to a claim – it was not forced upon them. They were able to think freely.