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We have a responsibility to complete the noble work of winning this war in the memory of those who died here

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We have a responsibility to complete the noble work of winning this war in the memory of those who died here

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Lincoln is saying that these men gave their lives for a cause greater than themselves, the perpetuation of the Union and its ideals, and, in turn, we, the living, must continue to advance and fight for these ideals that they so valiantly "gave the last full measure of devotion" to.

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It is the role of those still alive to honor the soldiers who died by continuing to fight to end slavery and restore the Union.

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This is complete disrespect towards the Confederacy because Lincoln doesn’t even recognize the Confederacy as a nation, but rather a “collection of states”. I do understand why Lincoln would be disparaging the south because Lincoln should be confident and a little cocky in his belief in beating the south.

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Granted by the Declaration of Independence, all men are given the same rights (or at least should be).

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some spiccy parallel construction, reflects democratic origin of the nation

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some spiccy parallel construction, reflects democratic origin of the nation

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Lincoln, as he often did, alludes to a very important document in our nation's history to help solidify and emphasize the significance of the points he was trying to make. In this case, he is implicitly referencing the Declaration of Independence which reflects a very similar theme.

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United States was created as a democracy and the power government has been limited so it benefits the people so that they have a voice.

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A government founded on democracy is inherently founded on the populace and on the consent of the governed.

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Quoting the Preamble, Lincoln is stating that even in the hardships of the Civil War, the government must stand by the principles of the Constitution

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Everyone has the same claim to the rights given to them under the Constitution, and we have a responsibility to protect that claim

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Everyone has the same claim to the rights given to them under the Constitution, and we have a responsibility to protect that claim

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Defining the country’s division between the Northern and the Southern states all due to the predicaments with slavery.

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The government exists for the benefit of the people and is made up of the people, so if the people are divided, the government is also divided (Catherine Liu) this could be applicable today since the government’s purpose isn’t and shouldn’t be any different

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this echoes the declaration of independence and can be used to reinforce lincoln's beliefs about abolishing slavery in the confederacy (all men, regardless of race, are = )

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this echoes the declaration of independence and can be used to reinforce lincoln's beliefs about abolishing slavery in the confederacy (all men, regardless of race, are = )

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The men who fought for the country should be remembered since they played a big role in bringing the union together.

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It mean that although the territory is the same, the unity within the territory is what makes it a single nation

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Soldiers throughout history have died to protect America's democracy, and everyone should work to sustain those beliefs and respect those soldiers' sacrifice for our nation.

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The north is unified while the south is just a collection of states.

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The north is unified while the south is just a collection of states.

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the living become the new "torch bearers" of the uncompleted mission of the dead. They must take initiative and see to it that the sacrifices made had a purpose.

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the living become the new "torch bearers" of the uncompleted mission of the dead. They must take initiative and see to it that the sacrifices made had a purpose.

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All men, no matter their background, religion, ethnicity, race, etc. enter onto this world as equals, and should be treated as such, refers to the declaration of independence, but is expanding the group of people referred to in 'men' (still excludes women though). It is significant today because we continue to reinforce how it is applicable to all people as we fight against discrimination in various forms.

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All men, no matter their background, religion, ethnicity, race, etc. enter onto this world as equals, and should be treated as such, refers to the declaration of independence, but is expanding the group of people referred to in 'men' (still excludes women though). It is significant today because we continue to reinforce how it is applicable to all people as we fight against discrimination in various forms.

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the war has splintered the nation and caused it to become a "collection of states" as opposed to the once strong unified nation

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the war has splintered the nation and caused it to become a "collection of states" as opposed to the once strong unified nation

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One nation is a country in which all the citizens identify with the country the most, but a collection of states is a nation only because a few people want it to be, and it ends up being more of an alliance rather than a true nation.

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The government was created with the purpose of being for the people and should appeal to all.

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When the country ditched the AOC we decided that the federal government is supreme over those of the state.

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connects back to the fundamental American ideals of equality and liberty 

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connects back to the fundamental American ideals of equality and liberty 

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All men, regardless of their social rank,  race or economic status are equal to eachother.

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This is a reference to the declaration of independence. It is showing the hypocrisy that a nation based on these ideal has gotten so far away from them

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This is a reference to the declaration of independence. It is showing the hypocrisy that a nation based on these ideal has gotten so far away from them

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The soldiers from both sides fought with a purpose to reconstruct the nation. So they must be honored for that.

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All men should be given the same opportunities and rights

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All men should be given the same opportunities and rights

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these men died for us, not some other nation, but they dedicated and lost their lives for our prosperity

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America should remember the people who have fought for their ideas in this war and help to complete what they were fighting for so they died for a cause, not for no reason

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America should remember the people who have fought for their ideas in this war and help to complete what they were fighting for so they died for a cause, not for no reason

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The term one nation supports the idea of a strong central government contrasted against a more decentralized government where the power lies in the state, which continues as an idea in partisan politics today

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The term one nation supports the idea of a strong central government contrasted against a more decentralized government where the power lies in the state, which continues as an idea in partisan politics today

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refer to democracy idea that government is formed by people and people in government should serve for people, follow people's demand and fulfill their wishes.

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The soldiers died for the cause of keeping the nation together, and people should honor their efforts by fighting through the war and prolong the nation.

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Men as a whole, whites and blacks, are created equal as Lincoln supported emancipation. The Civil War was a war against slavery now and alludes to the Declaration of Independence to strengthen his point and bolster their patriotism to continue the war effort
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lincoln still sees the confederation as a part of the union and this as a big rebellion

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lincoln still sees the confederation as a part of the union and this as a big rebellion

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The government's job is to serve the people and it is up to the people to make sure the government fights for them

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The government's job is to serve the people and it is up to the people to make sure the government fights for them

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The federal and state governments along with their legislative, executive, and judicial branches should be fully represented by the people of the nation.

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The federal and state governments along with their legislative, executive, and judicial branches should be fully represented by the people of the nation.

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It is the duty of those who still live to spend their lives in promoting the values of democracy and liberty that the many Americans at Gettysburg died defending.

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It is the duty of those who still live to spend their lives in promoting the values of democracy and liberty that the many Americans at Gettysburg died defending.

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This means that every person in the world is born equal, and they should be treated as such.

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All men are entitled to the same rights, and legalities under the founding principles of the country.

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All men are entitled to the same rights, and legalities under the founding principles of the country.

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Under the declaration of independence all men are equal

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Under the declaration of independence all men are equal

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It is the responsibility of those who remain living to ensure that the sacrifice of those who died was not wasted.

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It is the responsibility of those who remain living to ensure that the sacrifice of those who died was not wasted.

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Still relevant today, as it is up to the living to carry on the legacy of the dead.

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Not only the whites but also those of different skin colors.

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Not only the whites but also those of different skin colors.

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This is referring to the Declaration of Independence. The declaration was made by the founding fathers and was meant to serve as the foundation of the nation. This means everything from the making of the Declaration and on should be based on these guidelines. Lincoln is stressing that all men are created equal part because he believes slaves should be free like everyone else. An opposing viewpoint of this would be that if these beliefs were the foundations, weren’t there slaves when they created the Declaration?

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The government should be formed for the people, and by the people.

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The government should be formed for the people, and by the people.

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Lincoln states that the founding fathers created a new nation with the purpose that "all men are created equal". By referencing the Declaration of Independence, it reinforces the cause of America and brings up patriotism.

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The government is both represented by the people and works for the benefit of the people. The significance today is to assure the people that the government is there for them and acts in their best interest

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A democracy was created in the United States in order to be used to fit the needs and wants of the people by giving the people power to give their votes and ideas

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the people living should do things to give purpose to those who died (finish the war and give a great solution(freedom)) so they don't die meaningless

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People should continue to fight for the things that people died trying to accomplish. This   signifies the patriotic sentiment that is involved in today's military effort. 

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People should continue to fight for the things that people died trying to accomplish. This   signifies the patriotic sentiment that is involved in today's military effort. 

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The people of the United States would have representation in the government

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The people of the United States would have representation in the government

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those who died fighting this battle should be remebered and honored

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those who died fighting this battle should be remebered and honored

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The government is solely dedicated to represent the people and the preservation of democracy is vital.

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The government is solely dedicated to represent the people and the preservation of democracy is vital.

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This is still relevant today as a leading democratic nation in the world.

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Lincoln juxtaposes the union and the confederate states to highlight the differences between them and why the union should ultimately win and continue to fight.

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This is an allusion to the Declaration of Independence and is affirming that the unity of the nation was established before the constitutional government and that the union must work to free the slaves

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This is an allusion to the Declaration of Independence and is affirming that the unity of the nation was established before the constitutional government and that the union must work to free the slaves

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declaration of independence: had to unite the colonies to rebel against a common enemy.
articles of confederation: no real national gvt, all states are ununified

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That under God, all men are created to be treated equally by other men. Which was formed under democratic ideals.  

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That under God, all men are created to be treated equally by other men. Which was formed under democratic ideals.  

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The foundation of this nation was formed upon democracy, so men should be seen as equal.