Gettysburg Address Quiz

When was the Gettysburg Address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln?

• November 19, 1863

• July 4, 1863

• December 25, 1863

• January 1, 1864

Who was the featured speaker at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery?

• George Washington

• Edward Everett

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

How long did President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address last?

• One hour

• Thirty minutes

• Two hours

• Two minutes

What was the main theme of the Gettysburg Address?

• Military strategy

• Educational reform

• Economic prosperity

• Equality and freedom

How many casualties were there in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Nearly 75,000

• Approximately 30,000

• Around 10,000

• Over 51,000

What significant outcome did the Battle of Gettysburg have on the Civil War?

• It ended the Civil War

• It started the Civil War

• It had no significant impact

• It marked the turning point of the war

What did Lincoln relate the Civil War to in his speech?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

What did Edward Everett say to Lincoln after his speech?

• He praised Lincoln for capturing the central idea of the occasion in two minutes

• He criticized Lincoln for the brevity of his speech

• He ignored Lincoln's speech

• He asked Lincoln to speak longer next time