The Gettysburg Address Vocab

Front

The Civil War was testing whether the nation would __________.

Back

endure

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Lincoln states that we cannot consecrate or _______ the ground because the men who fought already consecrated it.

Back

hallow

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Four _______ and seven years before Lincoln's speech, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Back

score

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Make sacred

Back

Consecrate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

In his speech, Lincoln __________ a portion of the field to those who ________.

Back

dedicates; perished

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'endure' mean in the context of the Gettysburg Address?

Back

To last or continue despite challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of the word 'hallow' in the Gettysburg Address?

Back

To honor as holy or sacred.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'score' refer to in the context of the Gettysburg Address?

Back

A period of twenty years.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What is the meaning of 'consecrate'?

Back

To make or declare something sacred.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'dedicate' mean in the context of Lincoln's speech?

Back

To set apart for a special purpose or use.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4