Question

according to thoreau, how can a minority exercise power?
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 advocated for non - violent means. In "Civil Disobedience," he emphasized that a minority can have an impact through non - violent group protest. Violent conflict goes against the principles he likely promoted. Following laws agreed by the majority would not be a way for a minority to exercise power as it implies submission. Ensuring just people are not imprisoned is a more specific issue and not the overarching way for a minority to exercise power as per the essence of his work which was about challenging unjust systems (often through non - violent means like protest).

Answer:

by protesting as a group in a nonviolent way