According to Lincoln, why was the sacrifice made by the soldiers at Gettysburg worth the price they paid?

In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln honors the soldiers who died to preserve the Union and the nation’s commitment to equality and self-government. He says their sacrifice should inspire the living to ensure that “government of the people, by the people, for the people” endures. Thus, their deaths were worth the price because they helped protect American democracy.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.