grade 11 EOT Revision

What is the main purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• To declare the end of the Civil War

• To dedicate the Soldiers' National Cemetery

• To criticize the Confederate soldiers

• To announce his re-election campaign

In the Gettysburg Address, how does Lincoln reference the founding of the United States?

• By stating that the nation was established on the principle of equality

• By praising the bravery of Confederate soldiers

• By criticizing the original Constitution

• By discussing the economic growth of the nation

According to Lincoln, what is being tested during the Civil War?

• The loyalty of the Southern states

• The strength of the Union Army

• Whether a nation dedicated to equality can survive

• The effectiveness of new military strategies

Why does Lincoln believe the living must continue to fight in the Civil War?

• To avenge the fallen soldiers

• To ensure the survival of the government 'of the people, by the people, for the people'

• To gain new territories for the Union

• To eliminate all Confederate sympathizers

What does Lincoln mean by 'a new birth of freedom'?

• The liberation of the Southern states from the Union

• The emancipation of slaves and preservation of democracy

• The expansion of U.S. territory

• The restoration of monarchy in the United States

In the Gettysburg Address, which set of values does Abraham Lincoln most clearly associate with the nation he leads?

• prosperity and opportunity

• freedom and equality

• creativity and ingenuity

• self-reliance and individuality

What does Lincoln suggest about the world's memory of the soldiers' actions at Gettysburg?

• It will soon be forgotten

• It will be remembered more than the words spoken that day

• It will be overshadowed by future wars

• It is less important than political speeches

What does Lincoln indicate is the responsibility of the living?

• To criticize the government

• To seek revenge against the enemy

• To continue the fight for the nation's survival

• To abandon the battlefield and seek peace

The phrase 'Four score and seven years ago' refers to how many years?

• 20 years

• 47 years

• 87 years

• 177 years

How does Lincoln describe the nation's founding principles in his speech?

• As being centered around economic prosperity

• As being dedicated to the equality of all men

• As focusing on territorial expansion

• As supporting the superiority of certain races