Final answer:
Congress' plan expressed the most concern for freed slaves during Reconstruction, aiming for stronger protections and social justice beyond just reunification of the Union. The correct answer is option: d. Congress' plan.
Step-by-step explanation:
- Among the various plans for Reconstruction proposed by Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and the Radicals in Congress, Congress' plan expressed the most concern for the welfare of freed slaves.
- While Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan aimed to quickly reintegrate Southern states with moderate requirements, and Johnson's approach mirrored Lincoln's leniency but lacked the political skill to navigate the process effectively, Congress, led by the Radical Republicans, proposed stronger protections for the freed slaves, challenging both Lincoln and Johnson.
- They adopted measures like the Wade-Davis Bill, demanding a higher percentage of loyalty oaths and the drafting of new constitutions in the Southern states with stronger terms for the rights of freed people.
- Additionally, their control over Reconstruction was fortified by laws that aimed to protect freedmen and integrate them into American society more robustly, signifying a commitment to not just reunification but also to social justice.