What event does Lincoln refer to when he says that "our fathers brought forth on

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2. What event does Lincoln refer to when he says that "our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty" in "The Gettysburg Address"? (1 point)
the end of the Civil War
the beginning of the Civil War in 1861
the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
the exploration of the New World by Columbus
3. What is another way to state the following from "The Gettysburg Address":

"The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it [made it holy], far above our poor power to add or detract"? (1 point)
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.
Actions speak louder than words.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
4. In which sentence is the meaning of the word deprecated expressed? (1 point)
The dead made the ground holy.
Lincoln spoke of the nation in his speech.
Lee disapproved of a civil war.
Lincoln advised that wrongs be forgiven.
5. Which of these phrases displays parallel construction? (1 point)
"I take great pride in my country, her prosperity and institutions"
"the government of the people, by the people, for the people"
"I received Everett's Life of Washington which you sent to me"
"If the Union is dissolved...I shall return to my native state"
 
2. the signing of the declaration of independence
3.actions speak louder than words
4.the dead made the ground holy.
5.if the union is dissolved . .. i shall return to my native state
I hope I am right . . .
 
the gettysburg address was 1863 and four score and seven is 87 years, so the was 1863-87=1776. so the event was the declaration of independence.
 
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