Question

What was the primary difference between Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction plans? The Congressional plans were more conciliatory and aimed to reestablish the Union quickly. The Congressional plans were more punitive and aimed to promote social programs above all else. The Presidential plans were more conciliatory and aimed to reestablish the Union quickly. The Presidential plans were more punitive and aimed to promote political participation above all else.

Answer 1

"The Presidential plans were more conciliatory and aimed to reestablish the Union quickly" is the best answer since Lincoln wanted the nation to heal, as opposed to having it be further divided.