But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate-we can not consecrate-we can not hallow-this gro
struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will lit
but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remainin
we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-th
not have died in vain that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that g
the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Which sentence best describes President Lincoln's central claim in the speech?
OA.
B.
OC.
D.
The nation's war of independence was the indirect cause of the Civil War.
The fallen soldiers from both the sides deserve respect for their sacrifice.
US citizens must dedicate themselves to the preservation of the nation and freedom for all.
The nation has to go through significant changes to avoid such tragic wars in the future.