1. The text states that Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is a “profound statement of American ideals.”
Ideal (n): a standard of perfection; a principle to be aimed at.
Highlight the phrases Lincoln used in his speech to remind his listeners of American ideals.
Then, summarize the 3 main points of Lincoln’s message in your own words in the box below.
Phrases used by Lincoln in his speech to remind his listeners of American ideals:
- "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."
- "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom"
- "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Summary of Lincoln's message:
1. The United States was founded on the principles of freedom and equality for all individuals.
2. The nation must strive to ensure that these principles are upheld and that freedom will continue to flourish.
3. The government should be by and for the people, ensuring that democracy and the ideals of the nation are preserved.