How much is fore score and seven years ago?

Question

how long was abraham lincoln referring to when he said fore score and seven years ago in the gettysburg address?

Answer 1

The math is already done, I see, and so the other moderately interesting point is that he was referring, of course, is 1863 - 87 = 1776. I believe that that was the year some colonials became demonstrably unhappy with Good King George III and informed him, in a manner of speaking, that his services would be no longer required.

Answer 2

a score = 20 years

four score = 4 x 20 = 80

four score and seven = 80 + 7 = 87 years

He was referring to the year 1776. (America's freedom).

1776 + 87 = 1863 the year he delivered the Gettysburg Address.

Answer 3

87 years