Question

what is the primary reason that radical republicans opposed president abraham lincolns reconstruction plan?

lincolns plan offered amnesty to most confederates that would swear allegiance to the united states.

they felt that lincolns plan was too harsh on confederates that committed crimes against the union during the war.

the disapproved of lincolns plan to require the south to make reparation payments to the government.

they believed that lincolns plan gave too much freedom to former slaves following the civil war.

Explanation:

To determine the primary reason Radical Republicans opposed Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Lincoln’s plan offered amnesty to most Confederates who swore allegiance. Radical Republicans wanted harsher treatment of Confederates (e.g., punishment for treason, ensuring rights for freed slaves), so leniency toward Confederates was a key opposition point.
• Option 2: Radical Republicans thought Lincoln’s plan was too lenient (not harsh) on Confederates, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Lincoln’s plan did not require reparation payments from the South; this misrepresents his plan, so incorrect.
• Option 4: Lincoln’s plan was relatively moderate on freed slaves’ rights (Radical Republicans pushed for more extensive rights), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Lincoln's plan offered amnesty to most Confederates that would swear allegiance to the United States.