Rhetoric & Gettysburg Address

Who is giving a speech in this photo?

• Lincoln

• Washington

• Jackson

• I am not sure

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What is the name of the speech Lincoln was giving here?

• I Have a Dream Speech

• I am not sure

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Battle of Gettysburg Speech

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What is the occasion for Lincoln giving a speech at Gettysburg?

• To honor the dead who fought in the battle of Gettysburg

• I am not sure

• Because there was about to be a battle

• To encourage the confederate soldiers

What is Lincoln’s main purpose in the Gettysburg Address?

• to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far

• to argue why the Union will win the war

• to seek money for the families of those who died in battle

• to persuade Americans of the importance of the war and inspire support for the Union

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

• freedom and equality

• creativity and ingenuity

• prosperity and opportunity

• self-reliance and individuality

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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.

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What text from the Gettysburg Address is referring to the Constitution?

• government of the people, by the people, for the people
• four score and seven years ago
• from these honored dead we take increased devotion
• dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal

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What is the Gettysburg Address?

• Abraham Lincolns old address

• A union victory that stopped General Robert E. Lee

• A speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln

• None of the above

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What event is Lincoln referring to when he says "Four score and seven years ago"?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• The beginning of the Civil War

• The signing of the Constitution

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What does Lincoln mean by "a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal"?

• A nation that is free from British rule

• A nation that is founded on the principle of equality

• A nation that is dedicated to economic prosperity

• A nation that is focused on military strength

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