Politics: Test your mental metal

power to the people · Jun 02, 2008 1:39 AM

All right here's something for all you political fans out there. I'll describe a situation and it's up to you to make conclusions about it. Have fun.

This first one will be about the reconstruction plans after the civil war:

After the Civil War, questions, such as: how to readmit the south to the Union and what will be the rights and status of the 3.5 million freedmen be; arose and needed answering. To answer this, Lincoln presented the 10% Plan which would readmit the Confederate States and allow them a new State government, in other words representation in the house of reps. as long as 10% of a states voters took an oath of loyalty to the union and recognized the end of slavery. But it didn't cover what would happen to the Freedmen. Republicans in Congress thought the plan inadequate and passed the Wade-Davis Bill instead. This required 50% instead, and would not allow participation in government all those whom cooperated with the confederacy. Lincoln pocket-vetoed the bill and between the years of 1883 and 1885 was assasinated.

Try it out and won't say whether you're right or wrong because it is your opinion. These are facts that I give straight out of the text book and what you will give is your opinion. I will tell you all my opinion on the situation, though, but if it contradicts what you say don't be discouraged. Your opinion is greatly appreciated could greatly help me with questions I have about the situation.

A few rules:
1) Don't post an opinion that you know is stupid and incorrect. I'd like this to remain proffessional.
2) No discrediting anyones views. If you think the person's opinion is wrong, simply give a reason why you think they're wrong politely.
3) When the matter is and closed there will be no returning to the subject.
4)All Spyro forum rules also apply.

#1 Jun 02, 2008 1:39 AM

Politics: Test your mental metal

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