Quiz 8.1

What were at least two of Abraham Lincoln's major accomplishments while serving as President of the United States of America?

- Issue the emancipation proclamation in 1863 - defeated the confederates in the Civil War of 1861-1865 - proposed the 13th amendment to legislature - passed the homestead act of 1862 - Preserved the Union through the war - Abolished slavery - Regarded as a great national political leader and a master of language for his satirical humor, and logic and natural grace in speaking

According to Abraham Lincoln's speech, how many years ago was the nation founded?

87 years ago

Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States of America during the which war?

Civil War

Abraham Lincoln was the ______________ president of the United States of America.

Sixteenth

What is the purpose of the Civil War, according to Lincoln's speech?

The purpose is to test whether a nation based on equality can exist.

According to Lincoln, what is the role of the living?

Their role is to continue to fight to uphold the principles for which the deceased perished.

Lincoln states in his speech, "But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground." What does hallow most closely mean?

To make holy

What is the primary founding principle of the United States, according to Lincoln's speech?

equality among all men

What event has prompted Lincoln's speech?

the dedication of the Gettysburg address

According to Lincoln's speech, what does he say should be the ultimate outcome of the Civil War?

to safeguard the people's government