According to Lincoln, what is the purpose of the Civil War?

In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln describes the Civil War as a test of whether a nation founded on liberty and the principle that all people are equal can endure. This makes the war’s purpose larger than simply defeating the Confederacy: it is a test of whether the United States can survive as a nation dedicated to liberty and equality. That is choice C.

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