Question

based on his transcendental beliefs and \civil disobedience,\ it is most reasonable to assume that thoreau would approve the peaceful protests by those who oppose unjust governments. recommend that people pay their taxes to avoid going to prison. support any war as long as the government could provide a good explanation. agree that a system of unjust laws is better than no system at all. thoreaus essay \civil disobedience\ was a response to the mexican - american war. the language thoreau used in his essay can be difficult. rather than focusing on the meaning of individual words, think about the overall meaning of a section. you might need to reread some sections. as you read, look for information that confirms your pre - reading ideas. also consider the reasons thoreau gave for rebelling against the government. from \civil disobedience\ by henry david thoreau as you read, highlight information in the text that

Explanation:

Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" emphasizes opposition to unjust systems. Peaceful protests against unjust governments align with his ideas. Paying taxes to avoid prison goes against his stance of not supporting unjust systems (like funding through taxes if the government is unjust). Supporting any war (even with government explanation) contradicts his opposition to unjust actions (the Mexican - American War was an example he opposed). And he would not agree that unjust laws are better than no system as he advocated for challenging unjust laws.

Answer:

approve the peaceful protests by those who oppose unjust governments.