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Reconstruction in Georgia — Cumulative exam

Question 40 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

What was the main goal of President Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan?

Answer
A
to slowly readmit the Confederate states to the Union
B
to harshly punish former Confederate officials
C
to limit the influence of Southern states in Congress
D
to help the nation heal and move past the war quickly

Explanation

Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan was intended to restore the Union with relatively lenient terms and bring the former Confederate states back quickly. Its broader goal was national reconciliation, helping the country heal and move past the war. Therefore, the best answer is “to help the nation heal and move past the war quickly.”

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