The Gettysburg Address

The video discusses President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery. The speech, though brief, is one of the most famous in American history. Lincoln emphasized the sacrifices of soldiers in the Civil War and reiterated the core American beliefs of liberty and equality. He connected these ideals to the ongoing Civil War, which threatened to divide the nation. The address is celebrated for its emotional depth and concise expression of American values.

What was the primary purpose of Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?

• To propose a new constitution

• To announce his re-election campaign

• To declare victory in the Civil War

• To dedicate a cemetery for fallen soldiers

How many years does 'four score and seven' refer to?

• 127 years

• 107 years

• 87 years

• 47 years

Which document's ideals did Lincoln reference in his speech?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What did Lincoln suggest about the ground at Gettysburg?

• It was already consecrated by the soldiers' sacrifices

• It needed to be purchased by the government

• It should be used for future battles

• It was unsuitable for a cemetery

What did Lincoln hope the nation would experience as a result of the Civil War?

• A new era of economic prosperity

• A new birth of freedom

• A return to colonial rule

• A division into separate countries