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 dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.
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 helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.

Explanation:

In "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau criticized government corruption. His refusal to pay taxes (leading to imprisonment) was a form of protest against what he saw as an unjust government. He didn't view the government as a positive or helpful force (eliminating other options). His imprisonment was a consequence of his principled stand against what he perceived as a corrupt system.

Answer:

He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.