Question

that we here highly resolve decide that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under god, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. —abraham lincoln, the gettysburg address which of the following best summarizes president lincoln’s meaning in this last sentence of his gettysburg address? (1 point) soldiers must be given more power in the government because of their actions in the war. americans should honor the sacrifice of soldiers by continuing democratic government. presidents should decide important issues, including the debates over slavery. government of the people, by the people, and for the people is no longer important.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The sentence from the Gettysburg Address doesn't mention giving soldiers more power in government. So this option is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: Lincoln says the dead (soldiers) shall not have died in vain, and the nation will have a new birth of freedom with a government of the people. This implies Americans should honor the soldiers' sacrifice by continuing democratic government. This option matches the meaning.
3. Analyze the third option: The sentence is about the nation and the government of the people, not about presidents deciding issues like slavery debates. So this is incorrect.
4. Analyze the fourth option: The sentence emphasizes that the government of the people will not perish, meaning it is still important. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Americans should honor the sacrifice of soldiers by continuing democratic government