The Wade-Davis Bill
A. essentially followed President Lincoln's Reconstruction plans.
B. denied reentry into the Union by former Confederate states for 10 years.
C. sought to bring about the disenfranchisement of leading Confederates.
D. quickly became the law of the land.
E. was criticized by Conservative Republicans for being too mild.
Answer: C
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