Gettysburg Address

Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Why was the Gettysburg Address written?

• As an apology for those who lost family members at the Battle of Gettysburg

• To dedicate Shiloh battlefield as a national historical landmark

• To commemorate the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA

• To start the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Gettysburg

Who was the intended audience of the Gettysburg Address?

• Those who attended the ceremony that day

• People all over the world

• Future generations of Americans

• Those who had lost family members

When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

• November 19, 1776

• July 4th, 1863

• July 4th, 1776

• November 19, 1863

Which of the following best describes the immediate reaction to the Gettysburg Address?

• Everyone knew they just heard one of the greatest speeches ever delivered

• Many people actually booed the speech, because they thought it was horrible

• Reactions were mixed, with many people silent, while others applauded

• It was only published in newspapers, so there was no immediate reaction

True or False: The Gettysburg Address was only ten sentences long.

• True

• False

What does the word "proposition" mean?

• to honor as holy or sacred

• a suggestion; something set forth for discussion

• to dedicate for some purpose

• to come to a definite and determined decision

What does the word "consecrate" mean?

• to honor as holy or sacred

• a suggestion; something set forth for discussion

• to dedicate for some purpose

• strong commitment to a cause

What does the term "hallow" mean?

• to honor as holy or sacred

• to dedicate for some purpose

• to come to a definite and determined decision

• strong commitment to a cause

What does the term "resolve" mean?

• a suggestion; something set forth for discussion

• to dedicate for some purpose

• to come to a definite and determined decision

• to honor as holy or sacred