Why Did Many Oppose the Land Bill Thaddeus Stevens Introduced

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Multiple Choice

Why did many oppose the land bill Thaddeus Stevens introduced in Congress in late 1865?

• A) They felt that it was too mild a punishment for Confederate officers.
• B) They felt that property rights of Southerners were more important than granting land to blacks.
• C) They felt that taking away land already owned by blacks was unfair.
• D) They didn't want land taken away from their states, which would make them unpopular politically.

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