
Gettysburg Address
Authored by Danielle Rains
History, English
6th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences BEST develops the idea that the country was at a point of transition?
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation."
"...conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
"Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether this nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure."
"The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract"
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why does Lincoln mention the deaths of soldiers throughout the address?
to highlight the need to prevent future deaths on the battlefield
to highlight the need to recognize their sacrifices
to explain that deaths are an unpleasant outcome of lengthy wars
to explain the process of grieving for countrymen who have died
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why might this speech be useful for studying the causes of the Civil War?
Lincoln describes American values that motivated soldiers to fight
Lincoln blames the deadly battle on Southern aggression.
Lincoln defends his decision to declare war on the South.
Lincoln challenges traditional notions of liberty.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Lincoln claims that the Civil War…
Brought forth a new nation on the continent
Has tested whether or not a nation dedicated to liberty and freedom can endure
Can only endure while soldiers are willing to give up their lives
Has been the proper way to decide whether or not men are created equal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Lincoln encourages those listening to his speech to…
Ensure that the soldiers did not die in vain by volunteering in the army
Complete the great task of winning the war
Dedicate themselves to remembering the brave men who sacrificed their lives by writing about it
Honor those who sacrificed their lives by ensuring that the United States recommits itself to liberty
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
PART A: Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the speech?
The influence of the founders on our nation should be limited since the country has changed and endured so much since the American Revolution
The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values
The Union soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg were heroes because they guaranteed liberty for all Americans through their sacrifice
Lincoln believes that the Union's efforts in the Civil War have been courageous and inspiring, but will most likely not lead to victory
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
PART B: Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." (Paragraph 1)
"We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field" (Paragraph 2)
"But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground." (Paragraph 3)
"It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced." (Paragraph 3)
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