Question

Using your knowledge of the text and the chart, which best describes Lincoln's Reconstruction plan? ( 1 point)
a. Lincoln's plan would have severely punished the south
b. Lincoln's plan would have disregarded the issue of slavery
c. Lincoln's plan would have been very lenient toward the south
d. Lincoln's plan would have place great emphasis on regaining southern loyalty

Answer 1

The best description of Lincoln's Reconstruction plan is:

c. Lincoln's plan would have been very lenient toward the south

Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction focused on reconciliation and healing rather than punishment, aiming to make it easier for Southern states to rejoin the Union.