Apolitical cartoon that depicts president andrew johnson as a king sitting upon a throne is shown. johnson is surrounded by a handful of loyal subjects. in the background of the image, a line of people are shown waiting to put their head on a chopping block. a man is showing kneeling on the ground and resting his head on the chopping block. a man holding an ax above his head prepares to swing it down on the head of the kneeling man. the cartoon reads, how he will look. what he will do. king andy i. long live king andy i. do you want andrew johnson president or king? you pays your taxes and you takes your choice. johnson as king supported by seward and welles. in the distance henry ward beecher, wendell phillips, charles sumner, and other abolitionists are formed in line for execution.
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based on this cartoon, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about andrew johnson's approach to reconstruction?

he was open to hearing and implementing other group's ideas in his reconstruction plans.
he supported lenient treatment of the south and its people in rebuilding the region.
he demanded that his ideas for reconstruction be followed and ignored others' advice for rebuilding the region.
he strongly supported abolitionists and their movement to change the way of life in southern states.