Gettysburg Address and Its Impact

Gettysburg Address and Its Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the creation of the Gettysburg National Cemetery after the battle, highlighting the role of Governor Curtin and attorney David Wills. It covers the design by William Saunders and the significance of the cemetery's layout. The video also explores the location and impact of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, contrasting it with Edward Everett's lengthy speech. The address's enduring influence on American values and historical narrative is emphasized.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted Governor Curtin to take action after visiting the Gettysburg battlefield?

The need for more troops in the area

The lack of a proper memorial for the battle

The sight of soldiers' graves being disturbed by animals

The request from President Lincoln

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for designing the Gettysburg National Cemetery?

William Saunders

Abraham Lincoln

Edward Everett

David Wills

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Kentucky monument at Gettysburg controversial?

Kentucky had no troops at Gettysburg

It was built on private land

It was dedicated to Confederate soldiers

It was erected without permission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the principal speaker at the Gettysburg cemetery dedication?

Abraham Lincoln

David Wills

Edward Everett

William Saunders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Edward Everett speak at the Gettysburg dedication?

Thirty minutes

Two hours

One hour

Two minutes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

The need for more troops

The equality of all men

The history of the United States

The importance of military strategy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address redefine the American Civil War?

As a struggle for economic power

As a fight for independence

As a battle for human equality

As a conflict over territory

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