The Gettysburg Address
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Erin Dittmer
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Abraham Lincoln gave his famous speech in the year
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Multiple Choice
Why did President Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?
To honor soldiers who died in the Civil War
To declare independence from Britain
To announce the end of slavery
To celebrate his election victory
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Multiple Choice
What was the main issue that caused the Civil War between the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy)?
Slavery
Taxes
Territory expansion
Trade policies
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about the Battle of Gettysburg is NOT correct?
It happened in July 1863.
The Confederacy won the battle.
Many soldiers on both sides died.
It was one of the biggest battles of the Civil War.
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Multiple Choice
Where did President Lincoln's idea of equality come from?
The U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclomation
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Lincoln's famous speech was only about
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Multiple Select
President Lincoln wanted to inspire people to keep fighting for ________ & _______
(PICK TWO ANSWERS!)
Freedom
Slavery
Independence
Equality
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Multiple Choice
What did Lincoln mean by the phrase 'Four score and seven years ago'?
87 years ago
47 years ago
100 years ago
7 years ago
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Multiple Choice
Why did President Lincoln reference 1776?
To remember the signing of the Constitution.
To connect the past to the present
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Which of the following best describes what Abraham Lincoln meant by 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?
A system where people choose their leaders and everyone has a say
A government run only by the president
A monarchy where leaders are chosen by birth
A system where only the wealthy can vote
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Which is NOT a reason why President Lincoln's speech still considered important today?
It reminds us about equality and freedom
Shows us words can be powerful
Teaches us to stand up for what is right
It was one of the quickest speeches ever given
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