What argument was used by Lincoln to explain his policy of leniency toward the south after the civil war?

Answer 1

President Lincoln did not want to impose on the South the immediate abolition of slavery, but simply put this as a general policy of the Union.

To this end, Lincoln believed that the South could not sustain such a drastic "surgical operation" (the abolition of slavery) without substantial assistance both an economic and moral one, because if slavery was a sin, the North was responsible at least as the South.

Therefore, the South would be compensated.

On February 5, 1865, Lincoln summoned the members of the Government and presented them the proposal for a proclamation based on:

1 - amnesty for any "political offense",

2 - no confiscation of property in the South and return of those already confiscated (except slaves),

3 - four hundred million dollars would be paid to the Southern States in proportion to the number of slaves in each of them.

In addition, Lincoln confirmed the intention to implement a reconstruction plan, under which if in a southern state the 10% of voters in 1860 pleaded loyalty to the Union, to its constitution and accept the thirteenth Amendment, giving rise to a local government that applied this regard and the gradual emancipation of slaves, that government would be considered legitimate representative of that state, which would be immediately restored to all its ancient rights within the Union. articolotheil, la, lo, le, l ', i

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Answer 2

Healing the nation's wounds quickly is essential

Answer 3

What did the thirteenth amendment do