Question

1. what prompted the need for the wade - davis bill? 2.) what was lincolns plan to readmit states? 3.) how did the wade - davis bill make the readmittance of states more difficult than under lincolns plan? 4.) when creating new state constitutions, what rules did the wade - davis bill propose? (hint: there are three) 1.) 2.) 3.) 5.) why do you think president lincoln was much more lenient on the former confederate states? think about the question - if you got into a fight with someone, why would you want to end things quickly and kindly?

Explanation:

1. The Wade - Davis Bill was prompted by Radical Republicans' desire for a more stringent Reconstruction plan than Lincoln's lenient approach. They were concerned about re - establishing Confederate power and wanted to ensure true loyalty and social change in the South.
2. Lincoln's plan for readmitting states, known as the 10 Percent Plan, required 10 percent of a state's 1860 voter - roll to take an oath of loyalty to the Union, and then the state could form a new government.
3. The Wade - Davis Bill made state readmission more difficult by requiring a majority (50 percent or more) of a state's 1860 voters to take an ironclad oath of loyalty (swearing they had never voluntarily supported the Confederacy), compared to Lincoln's 10 percent.
4. When creating new state constitutions, the Wade - Davis Bill proposed: 1) Abolition of slavery; 2) Disfranchisement of former Confederate officials; 3) Repudiation of Confederate debts.
5. Lincoln was more lenient on the former Confederate states likely because he wanted to heal the nation quickly after the Civil War, avoid further conflict, and promote national unity. A harsher approach might have led to more resentment and prolonged the healing process.

Answer:

1. Radical Republicans' desire for a stricter Reconstruction plan.
2. The 10 Percent Plan: 10 percent of 1860 voter - roll take loyalty oath to form new government.
3. Required a majority (50% or more) of 1860 voters to take an ironclad loyalty oath instead of 10 percent.
4. 1) Abolition of slavery; 2) Disfranchisement of former Confederate officials; 3) Repudiation of Confederate debts.
5. To heal the nation quickly and promote unity, avoid further conflict.