Abraham Lincoln stated he wanted the United States to be renewed following the Civil War “with malice toward none, with charity for all.” However, this did not happen, as the strife between the southern states and the Union continued for the next decade.

Question


Which of these played the biggest role in this development?

Responses
A Lincoln was assassinated days after the end of the war.Lincoln was assassinated days after the end of the war.
B Lincoln failed to secure the votes needed for his plan to pass through Congress.Lincoln failed to secure the votes needed for his plan to pass through Congress.
C Lincoln decided to punish the southern states for seceding.Lincoln decided to punish the southern states for seceding.
D Lincoln needed to show he was capable of strong, stern leadership.

Answer 1

C Lincoln decided to punish the southern states for seceding.