Compared to the President Lincoln's plan, the Congressional plan for Reconstruction placed greater emphasis on which TWO goals?

Question

A.
punishing the South for its role in the Civil War

B.
assisting in the economic recovery of the South

C.
protecting the rights extended to African Americans

D.
enforcing segregation to prevent racial violence

E.
readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

Answer 1

The Congressional plan for Reconstruction placed greater emphasis on the following two goals compared to President Lincoln's plan:

A. punishing the South for its role in the Civil War

C. protecting the rights extended to African Americans

These goals reflect the Congressional approach, which focused on ensuring the South was held accountable for its actions during the Civil War and safeguarding the rights of newly freed African Americans through legislation and civil rights protections.