Why did abraham lincoln write such a short speech for his address at gettysburg? he was trying to motivate union soldiers before a battle. he is concerned that confederate troops will attack. he plans to elaborate on his remarks after the next union victory. he was asked to make a few appropriate remarks.

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.