When did Lincoln give his speech at Gettysburg?
November 19, 1863
Why was the battle of Gettysburg important?
It was one of the deadliest battles, with over 50,000 casualties
What did the people in the North think about Lincoln at the time he gave the speech?
He was incredibly unpopular
What year is "Fourscore and seven years ago"?
1776
What "unfinished work" is Lincoln referring to?
Winning the Civil War
What document is Lincoln referring to when he says, "...all men are created equal"?
The Declaration of Independence
Why is it ironic when Lincoln says, "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"?
Lincoln's speech is remembered by millions, even after 150 years
What does Lincoln mean when he says, "we cannot hallow this ground"?
The people speaking can't make the ground sacred, the soldiers who fought there have already done it
Consecrate
To declare a place sacred
Hallow
To make sacred
In vain
Accomplishing nothing
Lincoln believes that winning the Civil War will result in
A new birth of Freedom
Lincoln uses parallelism to emphasize democracy in
of the people, by the people, for the people
Why did he say, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain"?
To strengthen support for the Union.