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Gettysburg Address Quiz

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Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

  • George Washington
  • Abraham Lincoln (correct)
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

  • April 12, 1861
  • September 17, 1862
  • November 19, 1863 (correct)
  • July 4, 1776
  • Where was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (correct)
  • Washington D.C.
  • New York City, New York
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • What was the occasion for delivering the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>Soldiers' National Cemetery dedication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many words are in the Gettysburg Address?

    <p>271 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

    <p>Martin Luther King Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?

    <p>August 28, 1963</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occasion for delivering the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

    <p>March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?

    <p>Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

    <p>End of racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held?

    <p>Washington, D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Martin Luther King Jr. call for in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

    <p>An end to racism in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to talk about his dream during the speech?

    <p>Mahalia Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the theme of the improvised peroration at the end of the speech?

    <p>The 'I Have a Dream'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many civil rights supporters were present at the Lincoln Memorial during the speech?

    <p>100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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