In Lincoln’s view, the result that would mean the soldiers who died at Gettysburg did not die in vain is the Union winning the Civil War. He emphasizes the need for a "new birth of freedom" and the importance of a government that is "of the people, by the people, for the people." This indicates that the Union's victory is essential for preserving the ideals of democracy and liberty for which the soldiers fought and died.
In his conclusion, Lincoln tries to explain once again why the Civil War is important to the nation and what the Union is fighting to protect.
In Lincoln’s view, what result would mean that the soldiers who died at Gettysburg did not die in vain?
the Civil War ending with no winner
the Union winning the Civil War
the war ending peacefully with a Confederate victory
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.
In this reading:
Resolve means “declare with determination”
In vain means “for nothing”
Perish means “be destroyed”
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