What idea is Lincoln expressing in the following passage from “The Gettysburg Address”?
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
a. This ground is made sacred by the memory of those who fought here, rather than by anything we might say or do.
b. We shouldn’t consecrate this ground.
c. The men who fought here already had a ceremony to dedicate this ground.
d. We should not be proud of what happened here.

Question

What idea is Lincoln expressing in the following passage from “The Gettysburg Address”?
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
a. This ground is made sacred by the memory of those who fought here, rather than by anything we might say or do.
b. We shouldn’t consecrate this ground.
c. The men who fought here already had a ceremony to dedicate this ground.
d. We should not be proud of what happened here.

gir_lover_♥ · Answer

B or d