Civil War Speeches

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?

• Lincoln wanted to end the Civil War as quickly as possible.

• Lincoln wanted to be president for another term.

• Lincoln wanted to remind the people of the beliefs of our country.

• Lincoln wanted to convince the Confederacy to stop fighting.

What beliefs in democracy did the Gettysburg address show?

• Equally

• Freedom for all

• Both of these

• None of these

Which abolitionist escaped slavery, gave many speeches against slavery for over 20 years, and promoted African American involvement in the Civil War?

• Frederick Douglass

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

Which famous speech by Abraham Lincoln emphasized the principles of human equality and the fight for a new birth of freedom?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Second Inaugural Address

• The House Divided Speech

Who delivered the 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech, advocating for the rights of African American women during the Civil War era?

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What was the main theme of Frederick Douglass's speeches during the Civil War?

• Abolition of slavery

• Women's suffrage

• Economic reform

• Religious freedom

Which speech by Abraham Lincoln was delivered at the dedication of a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Second Inaugural Address

• The Cooper Union Address

Which speech by Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States, justified the secession of Southern states?

• Inaugural Address

• Farewell Address

• Gettysburg Address

• Emancipation Proclamation

Which speech by Abraham Lincoln is known for the phrase 'With malice toward none, with charity for all'?

• Second Inaugural Address

• Gettysburg Address

• House Divided Speech

• Cooper Union Address

Who was known for delivering powerful speeches that encouraged African Americans to enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War?

• Frederick Douglass

• Booker T. Washington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Harriet Tubman