Which of the following best describes Lincoln's views toward the South as the Civil War was drawing to a close?

A Lincoln wanted the country to heal and offered generous terms of surrender.

B He was taking a wait-and-see approach to observe how Confederate leaders acted after the war.

C Lincoln considered rescinding the Emancipation Proclamation in order to get the South to surrender quicker.

D Lincoln wanted to punish the South for the war and treat it like conquered territory.