Question

which excerpt from \civil disobedience\ most strongly supports the idea that people must be allowed to follow their consciences, even if doing so goes against the law?
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:

The question asks for an excerpt that supports the idea of following one's conscience even against the law. The first option is about a minimalist government, not conscience vs law. The third option is about not being responsible for society's machinery, not relevant. The second option directly addresses unjust laws (which one's conscience might oppose) and asks if one should obey (blindly follow law) or amend (follow conscience).

Answer:

"Unjust laws exist: shall we be content to obey them, or shall we endeavor to amend them?"