In the lesson, you explored the process of critically reading primary documents to learn about U.S. history. Think about the exercises in the lesson where you were asked to find the meaning in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution.

Use this knowledge to analyze a historical document and complete the written assignment below. Download this template to your computer to record your answers. When finished, you will attach this file to the assessment.

Part 1
Read the Gettysburg Address. Underline words and phrases that you feel are important to understanding the document. In the spaces provided, explain how your selections help you understand the meaning and purpose of each paragraph.

Part 2
Answer the question below in at least five sentences, using specific evidence from the text.