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How long is “four score and seven years”

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kaleighramsey16
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  • 08-05-2020
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.
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jadeesters
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  • 08-05-2020

Answer:

87 years

Explanation:

A score is 20 years. Lincoln was, in his speech, talking about what happened 87 (4 *20) years ago in 1776 ( the Declaration of Independence )

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