Why was Lincoln so lenient with the Southern states?

A) He believed no true division had occurred.

B) He wanted the country to handle the problems themselves.

C) He never held a grudge against people.

D) He planned on issuing punishments at a later date.

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Julianna Wu

17 August, 23:03

Why was Lincoln so lenient with the Southern states?

A) He believed no true division had occurred.

B) He wanted the country to handle the problems themselves.

C) He never held a grudge against people.

D) He planned on issuing punishments at a later date.

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Tony Horton · Answer 1

B) He wanted the country to handle the problems themselves.

Lincoln wanted the Southern states to learn for themselves and problem solve without his interference.

Cruz Allen · Answer 2

The answer is B

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Why was Lincoln so lenient with the Southern states?A) He believed no true division had occurred.B) He wanted the country to handle the problems themselves.C) He never held a grudge against people.D) He planned on issuing punishments at a later date.

Why was Lincoln so lenient with the Southern states?

A) He believed no true division had occurred.

B) He wanted the country to handle the problems themselves.

C) He never held a grudge against people.

D) He planned on issuing punishments at a later date.