(A) ** To honor soldiers who had died in the Civil War and dedicate a final resting place for them.
(B) To give them more soldiers to fight against Crook’s forces
(C) ** To persuade listeners to dedicate themselves to finishing the work of the deceased soldiers.
(D) ** To preserve and protect the United States and the freedom of its people.
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Concept note-1: -What is the main purpose of the Gettysburg Address? The main purpose of the Gettysburg Address at the time it was given was to commemorate a new National Cemetery at Gettysburg. It also gave Lincoln’s purpose for pushing on to win the Civil War-the abolition of slavery and the reunification of the Union.