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Which statement BEST describes President Lincoln's views of the Reconstruction of the South following the Civil War?

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A "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.""The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
B "With malice towards none, with charity for all.""With malice towards none, with charity for all."
C "The South began the war, and they should be punished for starting it.""The South began the war, and they should be punished for starting it."
D "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."

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The statement that BEST describes President Lincoln's views of the Reconstruction of the South following the Civil War is:

B "With malice towards none, with charity for all."

This quote reflects Lincoln's desire for reconciliation and forgiveness rather than punishment, indicating his approach to rebuilding the nation and healing the divisions caused by the Civil War.