Question

Why did many members of Congress oppose Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan?
Responses
A They believed it gave too much power to African Americans.They believed it gave too much power to African Americans.
B They thought it was too lenient on the southern states.They thought it was too lenient on the southern states.
C They felt it was too harsh and would delay the South’s recovery.They felt it was too harsh and would delay the South’s recovery.
D They wanted former Confederate leaders to control the Reconstruction process.They wanted former Confederate leaders to control the Reconstruction process.

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The correct response is **B**: They thought it was too lenient on the southern states.

Many members of Congress, particularly those in the Republican Party who were more radical, believed that Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, which allowed Southern states to rejoin the Union if 10% of their voters took a loyalty oath, was too forgiving and did not do enough to protect the rights of freed slaves or to ensure a stronger approach to Reconstruction. They sought a more stringent approach to rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved people into society.

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