Question

Which opening sentence for a body paragraph that comes after this introduction paragraph would create a sense of cohesion between the two paragraphs?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ALincoln was an opponent of the Mexican-American War and publicly questioned the United States’ reason for conducting it.%0D%0ALincoln was an opponent of the Mexican-American War and publicly questioned the United States’ reason for conducting it.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhile controversial during his lifetime, many historians today rate Lincoln as America’s best president.%0D%0AWhile controversial during his lifetime, many historians today rate Lincoln as America’s best president.%0D%0A%0D%0ALincoln’s death shocked the nation, and the grieving went on for months.%0D%0ALincoln’s death shocked the nation, and the grieving went on for months.%0D%0A%0D%0ALincoln was born in 1809. He lived in poverty in a small cabin in Kentucky.%0D%0ALincoln was born in 1809. He lived in poverty in a small cabin in Kentucky.

Answer 1

To create a sense of cohesion between the introduction paragraph about Lincoln's opposition to the Mexican-American War and the subsequent paragraph that discusses historians rating him as America’s best president, an effective opening sentence might be:

"Lincoln's principled stance against the war not only demonstrated his commitment to moral integrity but also laid the groundwork for his later reputation as a transformative leader."

This sentence connects his views on the Mexican-American War to his legacy and how it is perceived by historians, maintaining the thematic focus on Lincoln's character and leadership.