The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln

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Why was the Civil War Fought?

Introduction

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) was the 16th president of the United States. On November 19, 1863, Lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history. Evoking the spirit of the nation’s founding fathers, Lincoln stood beside the quiet Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and consecrated the hallowed ground to the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought and died there. Reasserting the commitment to preserve the Union and the pursuit of the principles for which it was founded, the elegant words of the Gettysburg Address stand as testament to the greatest challenge in American history.

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When does Lincoln give this address?

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Where does Lincoln give the address?

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What did the people who founded the nation believe?

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Why does Lincoln give the speech?

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What does Lincoln say the world won’t ever forget?

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What does Lincoln call on the nation to do?

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Exit Slip

President Lincoln says in his speech “But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -we cannot consecrate -we cannot hallow -this ground.” Look up the definition for “hallow” and explain why he would say this phrase.