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Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
Where was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
Where was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
What was the occasion for delivering the Gettysburg Address?
What was the occasion for delivering the Gettysburg Address?
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How many words are in the Gettysburg Address?
How many words are in the Gettysburg Address?
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Who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
Who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
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When was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
When was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
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What was the occasion for delivering the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
What was the occasion for delivering the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
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Where was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
Where was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
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Where was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held?
Where was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held?
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?
What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?
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Who prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to talk about his dream during the speech?
Who prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to talk about his dream during the speech?
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What was the theme of the improvised peroration at the end of the speech?
What was the theme of the improvised peroration at the end of the speech?
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How many civil rights supporters were present at the Lincoln Memorial during the speech?
How many civil rights supporters were present at the Lincoln Memorial during the speech?
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Study Notes
The Gettysburg Address
- Delivered by Abraham Lincoln
- Delivered on November 19, 1863
- Delivered at the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Occasion: Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery
- The speech consists of 272 words
The 'I Have a Dream' Speech
- Delivered by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Delivered on August 28, 1963
- Delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
- Occasion: Calling for civil and economic rights for African Americans
- Martin Luther King Jr. called for racial equality and an end to segregation and discrimination
- Prompted by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to talk about his dream during the speech
- The improvised peroration's theme was the hope for a future where equality and freedom would prevail
- Approximately 250,000 civil rights supporters were present at the Lincoln Memorial during the speech
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Test your knowledge of the iconic Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. Explore the historical significance of this speech and its impact on the nation.
