What does Lincoln mean by a new birth of freedom?

Answer 1

In his Gettysburg Address, Lincoln's use of the phrase "a new birth of freedom" has two related but distinct meanings. First, he uses it to indicate a renewal of the United States as a whole as it moves from a slave-holding nation to a fully emancipated nation. Second, he uses it to indicate the actual emancipation of America's enslaved citizens who are soon to be set free.

Answer 2

Apex Learning: To inspire the audience to feel a sense of hope about the future.

Answer 3

America was based on freedom. But in this new country not everybody was free. The southern states' economy was based on free labor. A 'new birth of freedom' that Lincoln talks about is a 'new freedom' for everyone, regaurdless of the color of skin, religion, ect. In other words, freedom would be reborn and would apply to everyone. Needless to say, women would not get the vote for another 50 years or so.

Answer 4

with references to birth at both the beginning and the end of the speech

Answer 5

The new birth is when slavery is made illegal.