Question

Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction was to
Responses

reunite the nation by bringing the southern states back into the Union as quickly as possible.
reunite the nation by bringing the southern states back into the Union as quickly as possible.

punish the southern states for causing the civil war by preventing them from participating in the government

Answer 1

implement policies to help former slaves gain rights and protections.

encourage reconciliation between the North and South through forgiveness and unity.