ow did Lincoln want to treat the Southern states after the war?

A. He wanted to be compassionate and let them back into the Union.

B. He wanted to be strict and forbid them from re-entering the Union.

C. He wanted to hold an election to determine whether they should be let back into the Union.

D. He wanted all residents of the Southern states to move to the North.

A. He wanted to be compassionate and let them back into the Union.