Abraham Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan, often referred to as the "Ten Percent Plan," aimed to reunite the nation after the Civil War with a focus on leniency and forgiveness. Key aspects of Lincoln's plan included:
- Provisional Government: Southern states could re-establish a state government when a certain percentage (10%) of voters in that state took an oath of allegiance to the Union.
- Amnesty: Lincoln's plan offered amnesty to most former Confederates who would pledge allegiance to the Union, except for high-ranking officials and military leaders.
- Encouragement of Reentry: The plan encouraged states to create new constitutions that abolished slavery, paving the way for their reentry into the Union.
- Limited Punishment: The emphasis was on healing rather than punishment, reflecting Lincoln's belief that harsh measures could further divide the country.
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