Which is the best sentence to add after sentence 2 to provide an
appropriate claim for the passage?
If this had been true, it would be a blot upon his legacy, and the
criticism would be well deserved.
It is the job of historians to question, and hopefully to better
understand, the actions of our presidents.
Whatever Johnson's intentions, his actions made it seem that he was
not in favor of passing the Civil Rights Act.
Although Johnson may have not appeared committed, he was always
in favor of the passage of the Civil Rights Act.