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Explanation:

1. For the first question: Lincoln's opening sentence of the Gettysburg Address references the founding of the US 87 years prior, which aligns with the start of the American Revolution (1776, 87 years before 1863).
2. For the second question: Lincoln's statement emphasizes that the words of the speech will fade, but the ultimate sacrifice of the soldiers who died at Gettysburg is the enduring, unforgettable act.

Answer:

1. C. The American Revolution
2. B. His speech was not important, but the sacrifice of the dead was what was important