Question

Is this statement true or false? After the Civil War, Lincoln wanted to punish the Southern states by putting the former Rebel leaders in prison and making the Southern states pay for the costs of the war. True false

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

On December 8, 1863, Lincoln issued the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. The policy was based upon forgiveness. He stated that he believed the South had never legally seceded from the Union.