How long is four score and seven years? A - 47 years
B - 87 years
C -107 years
Answer: B - 87 years On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech that would be quoted for centuries to come. In just 271 words, Lincoln's Gettysburg address came to be seen as one of the most influential speeches in American history. It was delivered during the Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Lincoln's address begins 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 eighteen years ago.