5.Lincoln gave the Bettysburg Address in 1863. He states that, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation." Knowing that a score is twenty years, what date is Lincoln referring to in our nations history
A.1787
B.1803
C.1607
D.1776
D?
What was the significance of the Battly of Bettysburg?
A.It was the final battle of the Civil war after which lee Surrendered
B. it was the bloodiest single dat of battle in American history
C.It was the turning point of the Civil War after which the South would lose
D.It was the battle at which Stonewall Jackson was wounded and later died of pneumonia
C?
Correct on both.
For the first question, Lincoln states that "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation." A score is equal to twenty years, so four score is equal to 80 years. If we subtract 80 years from 1863, we get the year 1783. However, Lincoln is referring to a specific event that happened 87 years ago, which brings us to the year 1776. Therefore, the correct answer is D. 1776.
For the second question, the correct answer is C. It was the turning point of the Civil War after which the South would lose. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It was a Union victory and is considered one of the major turning points in the war. The Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, was defeated and began to gradually lose ground against the Union forces. This battle marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy and ultimately led to their defeat.