Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee

Why does Lincoln begin the Gettysburg Address with “Four score and seven years ago” instead of 87 years ago?

• No one knows

• That's how people spoke in the 1800's

• His mother asked him to begin his speech that way

• Sounds more poetic and it grabs attention

Explain what ironic statement Lincoln unknowingly makes in this speech.

• When he says no one will remember his words

• When he says he expects the Union to lose

• Both of the above

• None of the above

The phrase “we cannot dedicate – we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow – this ground” is an example of what stylistic device?

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Parallelism

• Metaphor

Why does Lincoln use the phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” near the end of his speech?

• Allusion to the US Constitution – reminds them what they are fighting for

• Allusion to the Declaration of Independence – reminds them what they are fighting for

• Repitition – inspires them to continue fighting

• None of the above

Describe the tone of this speech

• Tone is exciting and joyful

• Tone is angry and vengeful

• Tone is solemn and respectful

• None of the above

What is the message Lincoln is trying to convey in his speech?

• Lincoln is hoping to convince Americans to stop the war because of the bloodshed at Gettysburg

• Lincoln is hoping to honor casualties from the Revolutionary War

• Lincoln hopes to convince Confederate states to join the Union

• Lincoln dedicates the field to remind everyone what they are fighting for

In Robert E. Lee’s letter to his son, what is Lee’s attitude toward the impending war?

• Lee wants his son to join the war and defend the confederacy

• Lee thinks war is a terrible idea and will destroy unity

• Lee doesn't like the war but still believes it is neccessary

• Lee hopes for the Union to join the confederacy

In his letter to his son, when did Lee say he would draw his sword?

• To defend his home state of North Carolina

• To defend his home state of Virginia

• To defend his home state of New York

• To defend his home state of California