8.20 B Civil Disobedience

The "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" defied bus segregation laws by refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus. She was arrested!

How did she use civil disobedience to show her discontent with the law?

Rosa Parks

Known as the "Moses" of her people, Harriet Tubman freed hundreds of slaves into freedom on what was known as the Underground Railroad.

How did she use civil disobedience to show her discontent with the law?

Harriet Tubman

In 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick famously kneeled during the national anthem. He continued to do so in protest of police brutality against African Americans.

How did he use civil disobedience to show his discontent with the law?

Colin Kaepernick

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Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for Henry David Thoreau's refusal to pay a tax?

• Advocating for higher taxes
• Protesting against the French Revolution
• Protesting against and slavery

• Supporting the British Empire

Multiple Choice

Why did Henry David Thoreau engage in civil disobedience?

• To start a revolution against the government
• To protest against unjust laws and government actions.
• To gain personal fame and recognition
• To promote violence and chaos

Multiple Choice

What inference can be made about Henry David Thoreau's stance on slavery?

• Thoreau's stance on slavery is unknown and unclear from this passage.

• He strongly opposed slavery and considered it morally wrong.

• Thoreau supported slavery and had slaves of his own.

• Thoreau was indifferent towards slavery.

Multiple Choice

 What impact did Thoreau's refusal to pay the tax have on American society?

• Thoreau's refusal to pay the tax led to increased government support
• Thoreau's refusal to pay the tax sparked discussions on the role of individuals in challenging unjust laws and the limits of government power.

• Thoreau's refusal to pay the tax caused a decrease in civil rights movements
• Thoreau's refusal to pay the tax had no impact on American society

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Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about the relationship between Thoreau's act of civil disobedience and the concept of civil rights in the United States?

• Thoreau's act of civil disobedience influenced future leaders and activists in the fight for civil rights.

• Thoreau's act of civil disobedience sparked a decline in the recognition of civil rights.

• Thoreau's act of civil disobedience had no relevance to civil rights in the United States.

• Thoreau's act of civil disobedience had a negative impact on the concept of civil rights.

Multiple Choice

Which legendary leader was inspired by Henry David Thoreau?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Winston Churchill
• Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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