Primary Sources: "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau
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Read the passage Primary Sources: "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau.Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Primary Sources: "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau.Then answer the questions below.
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D2.Civ.10.6-8
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D2.Civ.12.6-8
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D2.His.4.6-8
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Which quote from the source supports the argument that an individual's morals can contradict a state's laws?
"I do not ask for no government, but for a better government."
"Must the citizen ignore his conscience which knows unfair laws are being passed?"
"For the power of the majority is not easily gained."
"The people must have a government that acts, knowing their will."
What are the characteristics of Thoreau's ideal form of government? Select two correct answers.
a state that values the needs of individuals
a state that defends the rights of citizens of other countries
a state that is fair to all citizens
a state that does not imprison its citizens
a state that does not require citizens to pay taxes
Drag each quote from the source into the correct box based on whether it shows a specific example of problems with the government or a general principle about government.
"There can be no respect for law that is not right."
"I think that we should be men first, and subjects of the laws second."
"Look at the present Mexican war and you will see it is the work of a few individuals using the government as their tool."
"How can the American government be a government that allows slavery?"