Which of the following best describes one purpose of Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction?

Question

A. To reintegrate the Southern states quickly
B. To appease angry white landowners
C. To punish the South for the Civil War
D. To punish former slaves for the Civil War

Answer 1

The best description of one purpose of Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction is:

A. To reintegrate the Southern states quickly.

Lincoln aimed to facilitate a swift restoration of the Union following the Civil War, focusing on reconciliation and rebuilding rather than punishment.