Which answer best describes president johnson's role in reconstruction? a. johnson wanted to forgive the southern states and restore order by granting equal rights to the former slaves.
b. johnson wanted to fine the southern states for starting the civil war and readmit them to the united states only after they paid a large fine.
c. johnson rejected many of the goals of reconstruction by vetoing bills that would increase the rights of the former slaves.
d. johnson followed abraham lincoln's plans for reconstruction, supporting bills that increased the rights of the former slaves.