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Why did Lincoln employ the pocket veto against the Wade-Davis Bill in 1864?

A. He wanted a bill with a provision that would require prison time for all Confederate leaders.
B. He wanted a stronger statement of blame towards the Confederate states.
C. He didn't want to commit to a Reconstruction plan until the war was officially over.
D. He wanted to appease the Radical Republicans.



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Abraham Lincoln used the pocket veto against the stricter Wade-Davis Bill due to its provisions conflicting with his Reconstruction plan and being deemed unconstitutional.


Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln employed the pocket veto against the Wade-Davis Bill in 1864 for several reasons. The bill required fifty percent of voters to declare loyalty and had stricter provisions for Confederate states than Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan. Lincoln viewed the bill as unconstitutional, as it would force states to abolish slavery and limit his options for creating loyal governments.


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