Question

guided practiceabraham lincolns words \with malice toward none\ conveyed what position toward the south near the close of the war?a. northern and southern states would be governed separately but equally.b. the north would welcome the south back into the united states.c. the north would punish the south for its rebellion.d. the north would send no assistance to the south after the wars end.

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln's phrase "with malice toward none" from his Second Inaugural Address emphasized a reconciliatory, non-punitive approach to the South as the Civil War ended. This meant welcoming the South back into the Union without hostility. Option A is incorrect because Lincoln sought reunification, not separate governance. Option C contradicts the non-punitive message. Option D is wrong because Lincoln planned to aid the South's reconstruction.

Answer:

B. The North would welcome the South back into the United States.