Gettysburg National Cemetery and Lincoln's Address

Why was the Soldiers National Cemetery established at Gettysburg?

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a critical point for the Union Army during the battle.

• It was the birthplace of President Lincoln.

• It was the largest cemetery in the United States at the time.

Who delivered the keynote address at the dedication of the Gettysburg cemetery?

• President Lincoln

• General Grant

• Edward Everett

• Frederick Douglass

What was the main theme of Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?

• The expansion of the United States

• The importance of military strategy

• The need for economic reform

• A new birth of freedom and democratic governance