TAP the Gettysburg Address DEN

What is the primary topic of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?

• The economy and reconstruction

• Honoring soldiers and reflecting on the nation’s ideals

• Foreign policy during the Civil War

• The election of 1864

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the speech?

• To persuade the public to keep fighting until the Confederacy surrenders

• To mourn quickly and move on from the battle

• To dedicate the cemetery and renew the national commitment to equality and freedom

• To announce new military strategy

Who was the immediate audience of the speech?

• Soldiers currently fighting on the front lines

• The southern states in rebellion

• Attendees at the dedication ceremony of Soldiers’ National Cemetery and the broader American public

• Foreign governments observing the Civil War

Which tone best characterizes Lincoln’s delivery in the Gettysburg Address?

• Angry and vengeful

• Humble, solemn, and inspirational

• Casual and humorous

• Boastful and triumphant

Which phrase best reflects the tone towards those who died in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Disrespectful and dismissive

• Neutral and factual

• Reverent and honoring

• Blaming and accusatory

Who is the broader implied audience, beyond those physically present?

• Only the Union soldiers

• Future generations of Americans and the whole nation

• Only political leaders in Washington

• Foreign nations observing the United States