Civil Disobedience Review

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What is the central idea of 'Civil Disobedience'?

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Citizens should be willing to act on their own sense of right and wrong.

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How does Thoreau view the war with Mexico?

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He was against it.

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What does Thoreau mean by 'we should be men first, and subjects afterwards'?

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It further the claim that each individual must follow his or her own conscience.

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What is civil disobedience?

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The active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government.

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What is the purpose of civil disobedience according to Thoreau?

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To bring attention to unjust laws and promote social change.

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What is the relationship between individual conscience and government authority in Thoreau's view?

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Individuals should prioritize their conscience over government authority.

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What is an example of civil disobedience in history?

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott led by Rosa Parks.

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What does Thoreau suggest about majority rule?

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Majority rule does not always equate to justice.

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How does Thoreau believe individuals should respond to unjust laws?

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They should refuse to follow them.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'that we should be men first'?

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It emphasizes the importance of individual morality over blind obedience.