Fourscore and seven years ago, our farthers brought forth on this continent an new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedication
to the proposition that all men are created equal. Why does Lincoln reference this portion of the Declaration of Independence in the Gettysburg Address
A. To show his appreciation for soldiers regardless of whether they fight for the North or South.
B. To encourage soldiers by bringing up a war that the USwon
C. To emphasize that the US was founded on the principle of freedom for all people.
C. To emphasize that the US was founded on the principle of freedom for all people.
Explanation:
The Gettysburg address was an address that the President Lincoln gave to the public at Gettysburg Pennsylvania and it is the most famous address by the presiden Lincoln, he speaks about the principles on which the United States were founded, firmly believing on equality and freedom for all people, this was crucial because the fight agaisnt slavery was at its peak.
The French and Indian War was fought by French colonists allied with the Hurons Native Americans against the British colonists with their Iroquois Native American allies.
