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According to the Gettysburg Address, what is the purpose of the United States?

The purpose of the United States is to ensure that all men are created equal.

What large event does the Gettysburg Address refer to?

The Gettysburg Address refers to the American Civil War.

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln.

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What does Lincoln argue is the responsibility of the living?

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According to the Gettysburg Address, the United States is dedicated to the concept of democracy.

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What is the ultimate goal of the Civil War, as described by Lincoln?

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The Gettysburg Address emphasizes the importance of remembering the past.

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What does Lincoln mean by 'a new birth of freedom'?

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The Gettysburg Address was delivered on a battlefield.

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What does Lincoln believe will happen if the United States does not survive the test of the Civil War?

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Four score and seven years ago

A historical reference point, 87 years before the speech (1776)

New nation

The newly formed United States of America

Conceived in Liberty

Founded with freedom as a core value

Dedicated to the proposition

Committed to the idea that all people are created equal

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Great Civil War

The American Civil War

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Great battle-field

The location of a major battle during the American Civil War.

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Final resting place

A place for remembrance of those who died.

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Unfinished work

The ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.

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Increased devotion

Strengthened commitment to the cause.

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Last full measure of devotion

The ultimate sacrifice in service.

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New birth of freedom

A hope for total freedom by rebirth.

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Government of the people, by the people, for the people

A principle of democracy involving popular participation.

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Dedicated

Commited to.

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Consecrate

To make sacred or holy.

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Hallow

To make holy or sacred.

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Civil war

A war between people of the same country.

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Proposition

A statement or belief.

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To endure

To continue to exist.

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Conceived

To be imagined or created.

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Dedicated to

Committed to a cause or ideal.

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Study Notes

Gettysburg Address Summary

  • Lincoln's address, delivered in 1863, commemorates the soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg.
  • It reflects on the nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.
  • The address acknowledges the ongoing Civil War and its impact on the nation.
  • Lincoln argues that the battlefield should be remembered for the sacrifices made by those who fought.
  • He emphasizes the importance of continuing the work that the deceased soldiers began.
  • The address is a call for renewed dedication to the cause of liberty.
  • The ultimate goal is a nation where freedom and government by the people are preserved.
  • Lincoln's speech highlights the ongoing struggle for a unified and just nation.
  • The address is a powerful statement regarding the meaning of the sacrifices and the purpose of the struggle.

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Explore the key themes and historical significance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address delivered in 1863. This quiz delves into the reflections on liberty, equality, and the sacrifices made during the Civil War. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in American history and Lincoln's vision for a unified nation.

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