Question

write a short excerpt from the Gettysburg address that show how Lincoln choose words to connect his speech to the declaration of independence then explain why you think he wanted to connect to his address to the declaration

Answer 1

Answer:

"our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty".

Explanation:

• The excerpt "our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty" from Gettysburg address shows how Lincoln choose words to connect his speech to the declaration of independence.

• This line reminds us that during the declaration of the American independence, the founding fathers of the constitution chose to set up a country based on the values of freedom and equality. Lincoln connects this line to address that their aspirations would be honored with full devotion.