Question

how did thoreaus general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in \civil disobedience\?
he believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.
he believed that government was a positive force and that his imprisonment could improve the relationship between the government and the people.
he believed that government was dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.
he believed that government was helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.

Explanation:

In "Civil Disobedience", Thoreau opposed corrupt government. He refused to pay taxes (due to government's unjust actions like supporting slavery), and his imprisonment was a result of that refusal, which he saw as justified. The first option matches: he believed government was corrupt and his tax refusal (leading to prison) was justified. Other options misstate his views (he didn't see government as positive, helpful, or think imprisonment would improve gov - people relations/affect major decisions in the way described in other options).

Answer:

The first option (top - left): He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.