Ten Percent Plan Part 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is amnesty?
A
A governmental pardon
2
Q
Amnesty is the highest ________ you can get
A
Pardon
3
Q
What does amnesty grant?
A
All of the rights and citizenship you had before
4
Q
What is a pardon?
A
A release from punishment
5
Q
What was Lincoln’s thoughts on amnesty in the Ten Percent Plan?
A
Total amnesty was offered to every confederate (not counting the leaders) as long as they swore allegiance to the Union and constitution
