Gettysburg Address and Its Historical Context

Why was the Gettysburg National Cemetery established in 1863?

• To honor Confederate soldiers

• To provide a proper burial for Union soldiers

• To create a tourist attraction

• To serve as a public park

What was the purpose of the dedication ceremony held on November 19, 1863?

• To announce a new national holiday

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To honor the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg

• To unveil a new monument

Who delivered a two-hour speech before Abraham Lincoln at the Gettysburg dedication ceremony?

• Ward Hill Lamont

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Edward Everett

• Andrew Curtain

What is one reason the Gettysburg Address is considered significant?

• It emphasized the principle that all men are created equal

• It was delivered in multiple languages

• It was the longest speech of the Civil War

• It marked the end of the Civil War

How has the Gettysburg Address been preserved for future generations?

• Through paintings

• Through translations into many languages

• Through reenactments

• Through audio recordings