Question

Which was not a primary motivation for Republicans to promote Congressional Reconstruction over those policies proposed by Lincoln and Johnson?

A.
Congress felt that Reconstruction policy should be under its authority.
B.
Congressional leaders wanted to restore the Union as quickly as possible.
C.
Congress wanted to punish the South for its crimes against the Union.
D.
Congressional leaders wanted to keep Southern states out of power.

Answer 1

B.
Congressional leaders wanted to restore the Union as quickly as possible.