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How many years is fourscore and seven years ago?
fourscore and seven years ago means 87 years ago
How long ago was 1926 to 2013?
87 years...
What is four score and seven years?
Literally, "four twenties and seven years ago," or "87 years ago." A score is 20. Four score is 80, and 7 is 87. So four score and seven years ago means 87 years ago. (see "Wikipedia"; "Gettysburg Address". 1863 minus 87=1776; 4th July - Declaration of Independence!) "Fourscore" means eighty (80). A score is twenty. It's not in very common use any more, but it is a word like "dozen," which means twelve (12)--a special word for a certain number. (And a gross is 12 x 12, or 144.) So if a score = 20, fourscore = 4 x 20 = 80. And 7 makes 87. 1 score = 20 years 4 score = 80 years 4 score 7 years = 87 years
How long was four score and seven years in Gettysburg address?
He was referring to the Declaration of Independence (1776), which at the time he spoke was written 87 years ago (a "score" is 20, so four score = 80).No doubt he was referring to 1776 - the Declaration of Independence.
How many years in fourscore and seven years?
Fourscore and seven years is a phrase that means 87 years. "Score" refers to a period of 20 years, so four score would be 80 years, plus an additional 7 years makes a total of 87.
What happened to the tuck 87 years ago in tuck everlasting?
The stranger in the yellow suit stole the horse.
How long did time stand still in Tuck Everlasting?
87 Years.
How long has treegap been around in tuck everlasting?
87 years
How many years is fourscore and seven years ago?
fourscore and seven years ago means 87 years ago
How many years ago was 1982?
30 years ago
How many years is for score and seven years ago?
87
Why does the author have the tuck family speak with such a peculiar dialect in the book tuck everlasting?
The author uses a unique dialect for the Tuck family to highlight their unconventional lifestyle and close bond with nature. This dialect helps to set them apart from other characters in the story and emphasizes their mysterious and timeless qualities.
How long ago was 1926 to 2013?
87 years...
What year was it 87 years ago?
1917
What is one score?
one score is equal to 20 (4 score and 7 years ago=87 years ago)
What is four score and seven years?
Literally, "four twenties and seven years ago," or "87 years ago." A score is 20. Four score is 80, and 7 is 87. So four score and seven years ago means 87 years ago. (see "Wikipedia"; "Gettysburg Address". 1863 minus 87=1776; 4th July - Declaration of Independence!) "Fourscore" means eighty (80). A score is twenty. It's not in very common use any more, but it is a word like "dozen," which means twelve (12)--a special word for a certain number. (And a gross is 12 x 12, or 144.) So if a score = 20, fourscore = 4 x 20 = 80. And 7 makes 87. 1 score = 20 years 4 score = 80 years 4 score 7 years = 87 years
Why did Lincoln use fourscore and seven?
To state how much time AGO the event in question took place. A score is 20 years, so 4 score and 7 years ago would be 87 years (20*4)+7 = 80 + 7 = 87 years AGO
