"The Gettysburg Address"

What year is "Fourscore and seven years ago"?

1776. This was the year that the Colonies declared independence from Britain. Lincoln does this to draw attention to the reason that the founding fathers declared independence: to protect the rights of all people.

Lincoln believes that winning the Civil War will result in

A new birth of Freedom. Specifically, the war will result in freedom for African Americans.

What did the people in the North think about Lincoln at the time he gave the speech?

He was incredibly unpopular. The Civil War had lasted for years by this point. Thousands of Americans were killed and the Union was not very successful; the Union could not seem to beat the Confederates.

Why was the battle of Gettysburg important?

It was one of the deadliest battles, with over 50,000 casualties. The Battle was the turnng point of the war. This means that after Gettysburg, The Union kept winning and the Confederacy ept losing.

What does Lincoln mean by the government is "of the people, by the people, for the people"?

Lincoln believes that governments protect everyone, not just white people. He believes that government has a responsibility to help every and protect everyone's rights.

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. This speech is is his best known speech.

When did Lincoln give his speech at Gettysburg?

November 19, 1863. This was four months after the Battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln was there to open a cemetery opened to bury the dead from the Battle of Gettysburg.

What document is Lincoln referring to when he says, "...all men are created equal"?

The Declaration of Independence

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. The sodliers who died made it holy because they died in order to help bring freedom for everyone in the United States.

Why did he say, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain"?

To strengthen support for the Union. Lincoln is trying to explain that the soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg died for a reasons. They did not die for no reason. The soldiers died trying to bring freedom for everyone in the US.

What "unfinished work" is Lincoln referring to?

Winning the Civil War.