The condition of the South after war was devastating. Land was ruined, confederate money was worthless, South's’ transportation system was in a complete disaster. The banks were ruined and the government at all levels, were non-existent. During that time, Lincoln was also making the “Reconstruction Plan” which is known as the 10% plan. Southerners had accept ban on slavery, which led them to take a loyalty oath to the United States. The loyalty oath is a pledge of allegiance. When the 10% of the voters in the 1860 election did this, the state could readmitted to the Union. Lincoln wanted to rewrite the nation. Many senators thought Lincoln's 10% plan was too merciful, so senators came up the “Wade Davis Plan.” Only Southerners who swore
