What is civil disobedience?
Civil Disobedience Review

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Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government or occupying power, based on moral or ethical principles.
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Who is Henry David Thoreau?
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Henry David Thoreau was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher known for his writings on civil disobedience and his opposition to slavery and the Mexican-American War.
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What was Thoreau's stance on the Mexican-American War?
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Thoreau was against the Mexican-American War, viewing it as unjust and a violation of moral principles.
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What act of civil disobedience did Thoreau famously commit?
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Thoreau famously refused to pay taxes as a protest against slavery and the Mexican-American War.
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How did Thoreau feel about his imprisonment?
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Thoreau felt proud of his imprisonment, believing it was a testament to his commitment to his conscience.
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What is the central idea of Thoreau's essay 'Civil Disobedience'?
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The central idea is that individuals should act according to their own sense of right and wrong, even if it means breaking the law.
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Why did Thoreau believe it was important to resist unjust laws?
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Thoreau believed that resisting unjust laws was a moral duty and essential for personal integrity and social justice.
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