What was the main purpose of Reconstruction?

Answer 1

The main goal of the Lincoln Administration was to rejoin all seceded states back into the union and to rebuild the South. Lincoln favored granting amnesty without retaliation to those returning to the Union. He was also committed to upholding the Emancipation Proclamation and making sure the slaves were given their freedom, protection and a start to living as free men and women.

Answer 2

the rebuilding and healing of the country after the war

Answer 3

to reunite the nation and to rebuild the southern states.

Answer 4

The goals of reconstruction in the South were to make the South whole again. Several cities had to be rebuilt after the Civil War.

Answer 5

Lincoln's goal of reconstruction was to reunite the nation. He wanted to bring the Southern states that ceded before and during the war back into the Union.

Answer 6

To reunite the country and to build a southern society not based on slavery .

Answer 7

reuniting the north and the south

Answer 8

Ensured Civil Rights For Former Slaves.