What was one of the purposes of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address? A. To ask the insurgents to surrender and lay down their arms B. To share a strategic plan the Union could use if war were to ensue C. To commemorate the deaths of thousands of soldiers D. To convince the people that war should not be an option

C. To commemorate the deaths of thousands of soldiers

Explanation:

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The main purpose of the speech was to honour the soldiers that were dead and also to motivate the people that the right should be continued.

Therefore the correct option is C. Option A is incorrect as the insurgents were not asked to surrender and lay down their arms. Options B and D are also incorrect.

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