3. What effect does the opening sentence have on Lincoln's message in the speech?
O A It conveys a tone of great sadness, emphasizing
the tragedy of so many lives being lost in the
Civil War.
OB It portrays the Civil War as a continuation of the
United States' enduring commitment to liberty
and equality.
O c It emphasizes how the United States lost the
ideals of liberty and freedom fought for by the
Founding Fathers.
OD It encourages listeners to remember that the
Founding Fathers knew that slavery should not
exist in their nation.