There are different types of verbs like the simplest one, action verbs are verbs that you actually (remember ACTION verb) do like running, talking, writing..... , then there are linking verbs and helping verbs.Linking verbs are verbs that connect a subject (noun or pronoun) to an adjective or another noun (ex. of linking verbs: am, is, are, was, were, been, being). And helping verbs are verbs that helps another verb ( like the sailors ARE working). I hope this helps.
Answer:The speech reflected lincolns redefined belief that the Civil War was not just a fight to save the Union, but a struggle for freedom and equality for all.
