What Was the Significance of Pardons Granted to Rebel Soldiers

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of pardons granted to rebel soldiers under the terms of Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction?

A) The pardons permitted the rebels to return home with limited currency.
B) The pardons restored property (except slaves) to rebel soldiers.
C) The pardons kept ex-Confederate leaders from returning to political power.
D) The pardons forgave debts incurred during the war.