Question

Which of the following best describes Lincoln's views toward the South as the Civil War was drawing to a close?

A Lincoln wanted the country to heal and offered generous terms of surrender.

B He was taking a wait-and-see approach to observe how Confederate leaders acted after the war.

C Lincoln considered rescinding the Emancipation Proclamation in order to get the South to surrender quicker.

D Lincoln wanted to punish the South for the war and treat it like conquered territory.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Lincoln wanted the country to heal and offered generous terms of surrender.

Explanation: Lincoln wanted peace to come to the Union and felt he needed to treat the Confederate soldiers such that they would not rebel again. The terms of the surrender were generous: Confederate soldiers would have to turn in their rifles, but they could return home immediately and keep their horses or mules.