Question

Lincoln’s goals for Reconstruction, as discussed in his second inaugural address, were to bring the country together but to punish the South. unite the country by showing kindness toward the South. keep the North and the South separate, to maintain peace. allow the South to remain separate but also punish it.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) unite the country by showing kindness toward the South.

Lincoln’s goals for Reconstruction, as discussed in his second inaugural address, were to unite the country by showing kindness toward the South.

US President Abraham Lincoln really wanted the fast integration of the Confederated States to the Union. Although he had pressures to heavy punish the Confederated States for their actions during the war, President Lincoln decided to give the Southern States leeway to do their own Reconstruction process, aiming to unite the country by showing kindness toward the South. This decision did nor appeal radical Republicans that demand harsh punishment to the Southerners.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

B. Unite the country by showing kindness toward the South.

Lincoln’s goals for Reconstruction, as discussed in his second inaugural address, were to unite the country by showing kindness toward the South.

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