Why was lincoln so lenient with the southern states? a) he believed no true division had occurred. b) he wanted the country to handle the problems themselves. c) he never held a grudge against people. d) he planned on issuing punishments at a later date.

In 1816, john c. calhoun proposed that: a. that the federal government aid in the construction of roads and canals to improve transportation to and from the west b. the united states should end slavery. c. the united states should increasing the size of the navy and invade central america. d. the united states should annex hawaii