Task: The Civil War can be seen as a test of the democratic foundation of the United States of America. In a well-organized expository essay, explain what President Lincoln meant when he said “from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion” as it relates to the course of the war, the sacrifices made by those who fought the war, and the purpose of the war. Support your answer with details from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as well as your background knowledge in U. S. history.