Civil Disobedience Review

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What is Thoreau's view on the war with Mexico?

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Thoreau was against the war.

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How does Thoreau feel about his time in jail?

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He is proud that he followed his conscience.

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Why is Thoreau not afraid of being in jail or not paying the tax?

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It was only his body that was imprisoned, not his mind. He was willing to go to jail to prove his point.

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What was Thoreau's view on slavery?

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Slavery is a moral evil that should be stopped.

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Which leader was most influenced by Thoreau's essay on civil disobedience?

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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What is civil disobedience?

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Civil disobedience is the active refusal to obey certain laws or commands of a government, as a form of peaceful protest.

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What principle underlies Thoreau's argument for civil disobedience?

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The principle of individual conscience and moral responsibility.

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How did Thoreau justify his refusal to pay taxes?

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He believed that paying taxes would support a government that perpetuated injustice, such as slavery.

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What impact did Thoreau's essay have on future social movements?

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It inspired leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and influenced nonviolent resistance movements.

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What does Thoreau mean by 'the government is best which governs least'?

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He suggests that minimal government intervention allows for greater individual freedom and moral responsibility.