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what is one way president lincoln tried to get people to agree with him in the gettysburg address?

a. by using language from the declaration of independence

b. by using the slang and idioms spoken by the common man

c. by including quotes from soldiers and nurses who were at war

d. by quoting the well - known poet walt whitman

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address uses language echoing the Declaration of Independence (e.g., "all men are created equal" - related ideas of equality and nation - building), which was a powerful, unifying reference.
• Option B: The Gettysburg Address is formal and doesn't use common - man slang/idioms.
• Option C: The address doesn't include quotes from soldiers/nurses.
• Option D: It doesn't quote Walt Whitman.

Answer:

A. By using language from the Declaration of Independence