Question

Why was Abraham Lincoln asked to make a speech at Gettysburg?

to outline terms of a peace accord
to commemorate the grounds of a battlefield
to declare victory following a decisive battle
to defend his decision to declare war on the South

Answer 1

I think its B

Answer 2

The was a dedication of the battlefield cemetery in Nov. 1863 (after the July battle) and President Lincoln was asked to speak at the ceremony. He was asked because he was the president and commander-in-chief of the nation. B is correct.

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

Np (:

Answer 5

No problem