Proclamations and Addresses by Abraham Lincoln

These flashcards cover significant vocabulary and concepts from the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, providing essential definitions for understanding key historical texts.

Emancipation Proclamation

A proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves in rebellious states to be free.

Rebellion

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Dedication

The act of formally proclaiming or consecrating something for a particular purpose.

Civil War

A war between citizens of the same country; in this context, the conflict in the United States from 1861 to 1865.

Gettysburg Address

A speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, emphasizing equality and unity.

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion; in this case, that all men are created equal.

Consecrate

To make or declare something sacred; to solemnly dedicate.

Devotion

Profound dedication to a cause or belief, often associated with strong love and loyalty.

New Birth of Freedom

A phrase from the Gettysburg Address signifying the hope for renewal and transformation of freedom in America.

Government of the people, by the people, for the people

A phrase from the Gettysburg Address highlighting the democratic principle that the government is created by and for its citizens.