Question

Which of the following words best describes the tone of this excerpt from Washington's address? Why did you choose this word?

A. optimistic
B. cautionary
C. pessimistic
D. patriotic

Answer 1

patriotic

Step-by-step explanation:

The Gettysburg address is one of the most important speeches given during the time of the civil war. This speech encapsulates everything that the United States was struggling with during that time. Abraham Lincoln is able to use this speech as a sign of hope for the thousands of people who have lost it.