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Why did Lincoln take a generous approach toward the South?
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Why did Lincoln take a generous approach toward the South?

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He wanted to unify the nation and create lasting peace.

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The main reason why Lincoln took such a generous approach toward the South is because he knew that punishing them further after the war would just increase bitterness, and make it impossible for the Union to ever "heal".
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