In the summer of 1864, Republicans in Congress passed a Reconstruction plan called the Wade-Davis Bill. President Lincoln refused to sign the bill because he believed it A. treated former Confederates too harshly. B. treated former slaves too harshly. C. would cost too much to enforce. D. would cost Southerners their livelihoods.

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Bridget Trevino

17 December, 21:49

In the summer of 1864, Republicans in Congress passed a Reconstruction plan called the Wade-Davis Bill. President Lincoln refused to sign the bill because he believed it A. treated former Confederates too harshly. B. treated former slaves too harshly. C. would cost too much to enforce. D. would cost Southerners their livelihoods.

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Cora Vasquez · Answer 1

Cora Vasquez 17 December, 23:42

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nvm I read the question wrong

Clark Johnson · Answer 2

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During the summer of 1864, months before the Civil War ended, Republicans in Congress passed their first Reconstruction legislation. Among other provisions, the Wade-Davis Bill would have banned anyone who had voluntarily fought for the Confederacy from voting or holding public office. Lincoln believed the legislation treated former Confederates too harshly, so he blocked it.