Question
Remember that in the first sentence of his speech, Lincoln says that the United States is a country based on freedom and equality. In the next sentence, Lincoln tells his audience what the Civil War is about. Read the sentence. Then complete the text below.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
engaged: fighting
so conceived: created for the reason just mentioned (to gain freedom)
so dedicated: based on the idea just mentioned (equality)
endure: survive
Question 1
Based on the passage, complete the text.(2 points)
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Lincoln and many other Americans thought that the United States was an example to the world because its citizens were Response area. So, they saw the Civil War as a test of whether a country like that could Response area.
Lincoln ends the Gettysburg Address by asking Americans to resolve, or promise, to do all they can to achieve three goals. Read the last part of the address. Then follow the instructions below.
From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
gave the last full measure of devotion: gave their lives
in vain: for no reason
perish: die out
Question 2
Match each phrase that Lincoln uses to the promise he wants his audience to make.(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
"that these dead shall not have died in vain"
"that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"
"that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom"
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
engaged: fighting
so conceived: created for the reason just mentioned (to gain freedom)
so dedicated: based on the idea just mentioned (equality)
endure: survive
Question 1
Based on the passage, complete the text.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Lincoln and many other Americans thought that the United States was an example to the world because its citizens were Response area. So, they saw the Civil War as a test of whether a country like that could Response area.
Lincoln ends the Gettysburg Address by asking Americans to resolve, or promise, to do all they can to achieve three goals. Read the last part of the address. Then follow the instructions below.
From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
gave the last full measure of devotion: gave their lives
in vain: for no reason
perish: die out
Question 2
Match each phrase that Lincoln uses to the promise he wants his audience to make.(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
"that these dead shall not have died in vain"
"that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"
"that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom"
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**Question 1:**
Lincoln and many other Americans thought that the United States was an example to the world because its citizens were **free and equal**. So, they saw the Civil War as a test of whether a country like that could **survive**.
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**Question 2:**
1. "that these dead shall not have died in vain" - **promise to honor the sacrifice of those who died**
2. "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" - **promise to uphold democracy and ensure it continues**
3. "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom" - **promise to strive for renewed liberty and equality**
Lincoln and many other Americans thought that the United States was an example to the world because its citizens were **free and equal**. So, they saw the Civil War as a test of whether a country like that could **survive**.
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**Question 2:**
1. "that these dead shall not have died in vain" - **promise to honor the sacrifice of those who died**
2. "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" - **promise to uphold democracy and ensure it continues**
3. "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom" - **promise to strive for renewed liberty and equality**