The Gettysburg Address Worksheet
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the historical context, key themes, and lasting impact of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of the Gettysburg Address and the American Civil War.
1. What was the main purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To declare victory for the Union army
To dedicate a cemetery for fallen soldiers
To announce the end of the Civil War
To thank the soldiers for their service
2. In what year was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
1861
1863
1865
1876
3. The Gettysburg Address was delivered by President .
4. Lincoln spoke about a new birth of for the nation.
5. The Gettysburg Address was a very long speech, lasting several hours.
True
False
6. In your own words, explain the meaning of 'government of the people, by the people, for the people.'
Match each term with its correct description.
7. Civil War
a. The place where the Gettysburg Address was delivered
8. Cemetery
b. A war fought between citizens of the same country
9. Four score and seven years ago
c. A phrase meaning 87 years ago