The main reason why Lincoln took such a generous approach toward the South is because he knew that punishing them further after the war would just increase bitterness, and make it impossible for the Union to ever "heal". <span />
They agreed that natural resources needed to be conserved for the future.
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Why was Japan stripped of overseas territory and military resources after World War 2?
A. The United States need control of the Japanese economy.