Lincoln's purpose in his "Gettysburg Address" was to...

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inspire his audience to remain committed to the fight to keep the country unified.
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persuade his audience to oppose slavery.
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inform his audience about the toll the war was taking on human lives.
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entertain his audience with humorous wartime anecdotes.

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Lincoln's purpose in his "Gettysburg Address" was to inspire his audience to remain committed to the fight to keep the country unified. In the speech, he emphasized the principles of equality and democracy, honoring the sacrifices made by soldiers and calling for a renewed dedication to the ideals of the nation.