Based on Thoreau's beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," he most likely decided not to pay poll tax because
he disagreed with the idea of it.
"One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty." - Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote while imprisoned in Birmingham Jail in 1963.
Based on his behavior in "Civil Disobedience," how would Thoreau most likely feel about King's statement?
He would agree with King that one should engage in political protest peacefully.
ased on evidence of his personality in "Civil Disobedience," what effect would a longer jail stay most likely have had on Thoreau?
It would have hardened his resolve to assert his rights.
What is Thoreau's first thought upon being imprisoned in "Civil Disobedience"?
He considers the prison a foolish institution.
In "Civil Disobedience," what is Thoreau's view of the state at the end of the essay?
He feels sorry for the state for not acting in a sensible way.
Considering "Civil Disobedience," why did both Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr. engage in acts of civil disobedience?
to protest government policies they believed were unjust
What does "Civil Disobedience" suggest about the public opinion of tax evasion in Thoreau's time?
If allowed to continue, tax evasion was a serious offense.
Based on "Civil Disobedience," what statement did Thoreau, like his modern-day successors, hope to make with his imprisonment?
He wanted to suggest that one should be willing to go to great lengths for a belief.
Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau
believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.
Which best describes one way in which "Civil Disobedience" impacted people and events later in history?
It fortified the beliefs of those who thought the government acted unfairly.
Which of the following statements explains one of the reasons Thoreau opposed the Mexican-American War?
He believed that the war was fought to add more slave states to the United States.
Based on Thoreau's transcendental beliefs, why might he have written an essay opposing the war?
to explain the individual's responsibilities within a corrupt society
Consider what you know about transcendental beliefs, Thoreau's response to the Mexican-American War, and the details surrounding the war. With this context, what idea can you expect to find in Thoreau's essay "Civil Disobedience"?
disapproval of government involvement
Which main point do you anticipate Thoreau will make in his essay?
Citizens should not support a government that does unethical things.
