Civil War Principles and Dedications

The transcript is a speech reflecting on the historical significance of a nation's founding, the ongoing Civil War, and the dedication of a battlefield as a resting place for those who sacrificed their lives. It emphasizes the importance of continuing the work of the fallen, resolving that their sacrifices were not in vain, and envisioning a future of freedom and enduring government.

What was the new nation founded upon according to the introduction?

• Religious freedom

• Liberty and equality

• Economic prosperity

• Military strength

What is being tested during the civil war?

• The cultural diversity of the nation

• The economic stability of the nation

• The nation's military power

• The endurance of a nation founded on liberty

Why is it fitting to dedicate a portion of the battlefield?

• To establish a new government

• To create a tourist attraction

• To honor the fallen soldiers

• To mark a victory

What have the brave men done to the battlefield?

• Destroyed it

• Rebuilt it

• Consecrated it

• Ignored it

What is the world unlikely to remember according to the speech?

• The words spoken here

• The actions taken here

• The date of the battle

• The names of the soldiers

What task is left for the living according to the speech?

• To rebuild the nation

• To continue the unfinished work

• To forget the past

• To seek revenge

What should the living increase their devotion to?

• Political power

• Military expansion

• Economic growth

• The cause for which the soldiers died

What is the resolve for the nation under God?

• To become a monarchy

• To have a new birth of freedom

• To expand its territory

• To isolate from the world

What type of government shall not perish from the Earth?

• Government of the military

• Government of the people

• Government of the wealthy

• Government of the elite