Question

read lincolns statement from \the gettysburg address.\

it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.

which impact is lincoln most likely hoping to achieve with the above statement?

• for people to continue the unfinished work of the soldiers
• for people to disregard the progress that soldiers have made
• for people to dedicate themselves to making speeches
• for people to question the actions of the soldiers

Explanation:

Analyze the text statement

The quote states: "It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced." This explicitly calls on the living audience to dedicate themselves to completing the "unfinished work" of the fallen soldiers.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 matches the text directly: "for people to continue the unfinished work of the soldiers".
• Option 2 contradicts the text ("disregard the progress").
• Option 3 is incorrect as the speech calls for action and preservation of the Union, not merely making speeches.
• Option 4 contradicts the text's praise of the soldiers' "noble" advancement.

Answer:

• (A) for people to continue the unfinished work of the soldiers (Correct answer)
• (B) for people to disregard the progress that soldiers have made
• (C) for people to dedicate themselves to making speeches
• (D) for people to question the actions of the soldiers