Which of the following accurately describes the effect of Lincoln's assassination in 1865 on Reconstruction?

Reconstruction was less malicious toward the rebels than Lincoln would have liked.
Reconstruction was harsher toward freed slaves than Lincoln envisioned it.
The assassination did not affect Reconstruction policies.
Lincoln's assassination stalled Reconstruction; nothing was done to rebuild the South until 1870.

Question

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of Lincoln's assassination in 1865 on Reconstruction?

    Reconstruction was less malicious toward the rebels than Lincoln would have liked.
    Reconstruction was harsher toward freed slaves than Lincoln envisioned it.
    The assassination did not affect Reconstruction policies.
    Lincoln's assassination stalled Reconstruction; nothing was done to rebuild the South until 1870.