Assignment task:
Read: The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address
I need an answer to every question
In their phrase, Lincoln is referring poetically to the biggest thing a person can give up. What is this?
1. Find one key phrase that appears in both the Declaration of independence and the Gettyspurg Address. Why do you think Lincoln chose to use that exact phrase in the latter document?
2. Why do you think the founding Fathers declared independence? Use a spectic quotation or example from the reading to support your answer.
3. What do you think Lincoln wanted his listeners to do or feel? Use a specific quotation or example from the reading to support your answer.