Henry David Thoreau, Civil Disobedience
Read Civil Disobedience and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.
1. What does Thoreau believe about the American government?
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2. According to Thoreau, what portion of the American population are slaves?
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3. To what does Thoreau liken voting?
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4. How does Thoreau argue that citizens can actively resist injustices, such as war and slavery, perpetuated by the government?
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5. For how many years had Thoreau not paid a poll tax?
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