The Gettysburg Address: A Reading

The transcript reflects on the founding of a nation based on liberty and equality, the challenges faced during the Civil War, and the dedication of a battlefield to honor those who sacrificed their lives. It emphasizes that the ground is consecrated by the actions of the brave, not words, and calls for a commitment to continue their unfinished work. The resolve is for a new birth of freedom and a government that remains of, by, and for the people.

What was the new nation on the continent founded upon?

• Religious unity

• Liberty and equality

• Economic prosperity

• Military strength and conquest

What is the significance of the battlefield mentioned in the speech?

• It is a place to honor those who died for the nation's survival

• It was the location of the nation's founding

• It is where the peace treaty was signed

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War

According to the speech, who has already consecrated the ground?

• The government officials

• The soldiers who fought there

• The religious leaders

• The local community

What is the 'unfinished work' referred to in the speech?

• Establishing new laws

• Expanding the nation's territory

• Continuing the fight for freedom and equality

• Rebuilding the nation's infrastructure

What does the speech suggest about the future of the nation?

• It will have a new birth of freedom

• It will become a global superpower

• It will face economic challenges

• It will remain unchanged