Answer:
knowledge of the Mexican-American War
knowledge of Thoreau’s transcendental beliefs
knowledge of Thoreau’s response to the war
Explanation:
My prior knowledge refers to the psychology of human behavior.
When i read the writing about civil obedience, i automatically assume the point of view of the perpetrator.
Often time, there are two major factors why people conduct such things:
- Necessity (such as having to put bread on family's table)
- Or a rebellious phase (commonly done by adolescents)
Knowledge in human behavior helped me understand the reasons why the civil obedience happening in the first place.
