(A) to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far
(B) to argue why the Union will win the war
(C) to seek money for the families of those who died in battle
(D) ** to explain the importance of the war and inspire support for the Union
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Concept note-1: -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.