A score is equal to 20 years. Four

score and seven years ago is how the

speech began. Why did Lincoln refer to

that year?

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Eugene Cole

5 June, 03:03

A score is equal to 20 years. Four

score and seven years ago is how the

speech began. Why did Lincoln refer to

that year?

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Madalynn Oconnor · Answer 1

That was when the Declaration of Independence was sighned.

Antoine Harper · Answer 2

Lincoln's address starts with "Four score and seven years ago." A score is equal to 20 years, so he was referencing 87 years ago - 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed. The speech was made, then, seven score and seven years ago.

A score is equal to 20 years. Fourscore and seven years ago is how thespeech began. Why did Lincoln refer tothat year?

A score is equal to 20 years. Four

score and seven years ago is how the

speech began. Why did Lincoln refer to

that year?