Question

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg address? A) to convinced the Northerners that the confederacy was a terrible enemy that must be destroyed B) Super multi idea that the preservation of the union was more important in the end of slavery C) to outshine Edward Everett, who gave a two hour oration before the president spoke D) to refocus the war effort on the idea that union for for the American principles of freedom and democracy

Answer 1

Answer: I think it is D or B

Explanation: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

What i see from reading this address is lincoln did not make this speach to dis the confederacy, which means it is not A. Edward Everetts address is long winded but only serves to back up lincoln, so not C.  People around this time were not very friendly to the opposing side at least lincolns address is begging them to remember the reason they are fighting. slavery and the freedom of ALL men.