Lincolns goals for reconstruction, as discussed in his second inaugural adress, were to

Lincoln´s main goal for Reconstruction was basically to bring back the South into the Union fast, attaining a just and lasting peace, but reinforcing the importance of the continuation of the preocupation for former slaves.

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to act quickly in times of danger to the united states

because you have to act quickly if you want to live/survive.