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."
"How can the American government be a government that allows slavery?"
"Look at the present Mexican war and you will see it is the work of a few individuals using the government as their tool."
"I think that we should be men first, and subjects of the laws second."