The Gettysburg Address Saving Lincoln

Read these lines from paragraph 3 of the speech. Which TWO words best illustrate the feelings that President Lincoln and the audience have for the soldiers who have died?

• Great

• Unfinished

• Nobly

• Increased

• Honored

Why did Lincoln repeat the words "dedicated" and "devotion" to the audience so many times?

• He wanted them to recognize the soldiers and their commitment to the Union

• He wanted the audience to be devoted and dedicated to continuing the war and supporting the Union

• He wanted the audience to know that the Founding Fathers were dedicated to creating a strong country

• He wanted the audience to know that he is dedicated and devoted to America

 Lincoln said the soldiers had consecrated the land meaning...

• they won the war here

• they made it a sacred site

• they defeated the Confederacy

• they destroyed the Union

Read the sentence below.

Lincoln’s tone in the Gettysburg Address was grave.



What is the best meaning of grave as it is used in the sentence?

• Tomb

• Important

• Serious

• Dangerous

Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of the speech. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. What is the effect of President Lincoln’s parallel construction?

• To stress how important the soldiers’ sacrifice was

• To convince listeners that the battle was horrific

• To explain the soldiers’ deaths are hard to understand

• To soothe listeners with the rhythm of his words

What aspect of the written speech does the film show is most surprising to President Lincoln’s audience?

• Its somber tone

• Its lack of feeling

• Its short length

• Its call to action

Lincoln ends by stating his commitment “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” What ideal is he expressing?

• equality

• immortality

• liberty

• democracy

Lincoln believes that victory (for the Union) in the war will result in _____.

• full devotion of all citizens to the Union.

• women, as well as slaves, will have equal rights.  

• a proper memorial for those who have died in the war

• a new birth of freedom and all men will be created equal

Lincoln ends his speech by stating "that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from earth." What idea is he describing?

• democracy

• liberty

• justice

• equality

What was Lincoln's main purpose for writing and giving The Gettysburg Address?

• to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far and present their names to the audience

• to argue why the Union will win the war and destroy the South

• to mourn the loss of soldiers and inspire support for the Union/continuation of war

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