Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan Overview

Following the Civil War, various plans for Reconstruction were proposed to address the integration of the Southern states back into the Union and the status of the formerly enslaved individuals. One of the notable plans was put forth by President Abraham Lincoln, which aimed to facilitate a quick return of Southern states and ensure a degree of leniency towards them. This contrasted with other approaches that focused more on punishing the South and ensuring civil rights for freed slaves.

Which of the following best describes President Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction?