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Abraham LincolnGettysburg Address
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1863A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Lincoln begins his address by referring to three things: a date in the past, “our fathers,” and “a new nation.” Who are these fathers, what nation does Lincoln refer to, and why is the date he mentions so meaningful?
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What was the purpose of the ceremony at which Lincoln gave his address? Why is this context important?
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How, according to Lincoln, does the “great civil war” test the founding ideals of the United States?
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