Question

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.

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

he believed no true division had occurred.

Explanation:

the other answer the other person said is incorrect. in section 2 it says, "Lincoln argued that the Southern states had never left the Union, because the Union was indivisible."