They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
his grant of amnesty to former Confederate soldiers
a group pardon for nearly all former confederate soldiers
Under Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, former Confederates could obtain amnesty by taking an oath of loyalty to the Union and accepting the end of slavery. The plan offered a relatively lenient approach, allowing those who pledged loyalty to regain their civil rights and participate in rebuilding the nation. However, this amnesty was not extended to high-ranking Confederate officials or military leaders, who were required to seek special pardons from the President. Lincoln aimed to encourage reconciliation and reintegration while ensuring the Union's stability.
Former Confederate officers
Under President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, many former Confederate leaders were offered leniency and the opportunity for reintegration into the Union. Lincoln's approach emphasized forgiveness and reconciliation, allowing these leaders to regain their political rights if they took an oath of allegiance to the Union. However, following Lincoln's assassination in April 1865, his successor, Andrew Johnson, implemented a more lenient policy that led to significant backlash and resistance from Congress, ultimately resulting in stricter measures during Radical Reconstruction.
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
his grant of amnesty to former Confederate soldiers
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
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a group pardon for nearly all former confederate soldiers
it was easier on former confederate states
it was easier on former confederate states
it was easier on former confederate states
it was easier on former confederate states
Under Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, former Confederates could obtain amnesty by taking an oath of loyalty to the Union and accepting the end of slavery. The plan offered a relatively lenient approach, allowing those who pledged loyalty to regain their civil rights and participate in rebuilding the nation. However, this amnesty was not extended to high-ranking Confederate officials or military leaders, who were required to seek special pardons from the President. Lincoln aimed to encourage reconciliation and reintegration while ensuring the Union's stability.
Republican
December 8: President Lincoln announces the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. It offers pardon and restoration of property -- except slaves -- to Confederates who swear allegiance to the Union and agree to accept emancipation. Known as the 10 Percent Plan, it requires only 10% of a former Confederate state's voters to pledge the oath before the state can begin the process of readmission into the Union. Hopefully this helps, I don't own this,