Question

Which was the main provision of the Wade-Davis Bill of 1864 that led Lincoln to "pocket veto" it?
A) The bill required a 10-percent tax on state government revenues to pay for Reconstruction.
B) The bill required leniency toward Confederate soldiers, granting them amnesty.
C) The bill called for the immediate dissolution of all state governments and a military takeover.
D) The bill required a 50-percent oath of loyalty from citizens in a reconstructed state.
E) The bill advocated the return of all seized property, including slaves, to citizens in reconstructed states.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is:  

D) The bill required a 50-percent oath of loyalty from citizens in a reconstructed state.

In return of the oath, The states were required to give the black citizens with the right to vote. Lincoln perceive that 50-percent was a very radical number, and beleive that 10% is a farm more rational number. Since at that time Lincoln felt that he cannot obtain enough support, he choose to pocket veto it by taking no action to the bill.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation: