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:

Thoreau, in "Civil Disobedience," criticized government corruption. His imprisonment was due to tax refusal (as a protest against government actions like the Mexican - American War). He saw his non - payment as justified against a corrupt system.

• Second option: There's no indication in his work that he thought his imprisonment would affect major decisions. His focus was more on individual conscience.
• Third option: Contradicts his view in "Civil Disobedience" where he was critical of government actions (like the war).
• Fourth option: Opposite of his stance. He was against the government's actions (e.g., the war) for which he was imprisoned.

Answer:

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