Gettysburg Address DBQ Quiz

What was the primary purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• To declare the end of the Civil War

• To honor the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg

• To announce his re-election campaign

• To introduce a new law

In what year was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

• 1861

• 1862

• 1863

• 1865

How long is the Gettysburg Address?

• Less than 2 minutes

• About 4 minutes

• Over 10 minutes

• Nearly 30 minutes

Which phrase from the Gettysburg Address has become well-known for describing the democratic ideal?

• "Four score and seven years ago"

• "All men are created equal"

• "Government of the people, by the people, for the people"

• "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"

What battlefield event does the Gettysburg Address directly reference?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The surrender at Appomattox

• The attack on Fort Sumter

Which document does the opening phrase "Four score and seven years ago" refer to?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What was Abraham Lincoln's main goal in delivering the Gettysburg Address?

• To rally the North to continue fighting

• To offer peace to the Southern states

• To declare victory in the Civil War

• To criticize the Confederate leaders

Which of the following themes is NOT prominently featured in the Gettysburg Address?

• Equality

• Liberty

• Economic prosperity

• Sacrifice

What was the immediate occasion for Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?

• The dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg

• The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• A presidential election rally

Which literary device is prominently used in the Gettysburg Address?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification