Question

the lincoln and congressional republican plans differed. read each quotation and select which plan’s perspective it best represents.

	congressional reconstruction plan	lincoln reconstruction plan
\we can allow states to rejoin the union once they do these two important things: abolish slavery and adopt a new state constitution.\	◯	◯
\we must set a higher threshold for a loyalty oath. we need loyal citizens!\	◯	◯
\we should limit the requirements the southern states need to meet so they are more willing to rejoin the union.\	◯	◯
\our country needs to heal as quickly as possible, and the only way to do that is to be one united nation.\	◯	◯
\the southern states must be fair to newly freed black citizens.\	◯	◯

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each quote based on the key differences between the Congressional Reconstruction Plan (more stringent, focused on civil rights for freedmen, higher requirements) and Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan (more lenient, focused on quick reunification, lower requirements):

1. “To rejoin the Union, it will be a long and difficult process!”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they wanted a more rigorous, lengthy process for readmission).

2. “We can allow states to rejoin the Union once they do these two important things: abolish slavery and adopt a new state constitution.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan was more lenient, focusing on abolishing slavery and new constitutions as key steps, while Congressional Republicans later added more requirements).

3. “We must set a higher threshold for a loyalty oath. We need loyal citizens!”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they advocated for stricter loyalty oaths and higher standards for readmission).

4. “We should limit the requirements the Southern states need to meet so they are more willing to rejoin the Union.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln wanted to make readmission easier to encourage Southern states to rejoin quickly).

5. “Our country needs to heal as quickly as possible, and the only way to do that is to be one united nation.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln prioritized rapid reunification to heal the nation).

6. “The Southern states must be fair to newly freed Black citizens.”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they emphasized civil rights and fairness for freedmen, which Lincoln’s plan was less explicit about).

Final Answers (select the correct column for each row):

1. Congressional Reconstruction Plan
2. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
3. Congressional Reconstruction Plan
4. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
5. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
6. Congressional Reconstruction Plan

(For each row, mark the corresponding column: e.g., for row 1, mark “Congressional Reconstruction Plan”; for row 2, mark “Lincoln Reconstruction Plan,” etc.)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each quote based on the key differences between the Congressional Reconstruction Plan (more stringent, focused on civil rights for freedmen, higher requirements) and Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan (more lenient, focused on quick reunification, lower requirements):

1. “To rejoin the Union, it will be a long and difficult process!”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they wanted a more rigorous, lengthy process for readmission).

2. “We can allow states to rejoin the Union once they do these two important things: abolish slavery and adopt a new state constitution.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan was more lenient, focusing on abolishing slavery and new constitutions as key steps, while Congressional Republicans later added more requirements).

3. “We must set a higher threshold for a loyalty oath. We need loyal citizens!”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they advocated for stricter loyalty oaths and higher standards for readmission).

4. “We should limit the requirements the Southern states need to meet so they are more willing to rejoin the Union.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln wanted to make readmission easier to encourage Southern states to rejoin quickly).

5. “Our country needs to heal as quickly as possible, and the only way to do that is to be one united nation.”

Lincoln Reconstruction Plan (Lincoln prioritized rapid reunification to heal the nation).

6. “The Southern states must be fair to newly freed Black citizens.”

Congressional Reconstruction Plan (they emphasized civil rights and fairness for freedmen, which Lincoln’s plan was less explicit about).

Final Answers (select the correct column for each row):

1. Congressional Reconstruction Plan
2. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
3. Congressional Reconstruction Plan
4. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
5. Lincoln Reconstruction Plan
6. Congressional Reconstruction Plan

(For each row, mark the corresponding column: e.g., for row 1, mark “Congressional Reconstruction Plan”; for row 2, mark “Lincoln Reconstruction Plan,” etc.)