Task: The Civil War can be seen as a test of the democratic foundation of the United States of America. In a well-organized expository essay, explain what President Lincoln meant when he said “from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion” as it relates to the course of the war, the sacrifices made by those who fought the war, and the purpose of the war. Support your answer with details from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as well as your background knowledge in U. S. history.

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.