Thoreau's Views on Individual Conscience vs Government Authority
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What is the long-term purpose of Thoreau's ''Civil Disobedience''?

  • To encourage individuals to ignore injustice
  • To promote violent protests against injustice
  • To advocate for complete obedience to the government
  • To call individuals to stand up in non-violent protest to injustice (correct)

    • In what way did Thoreau exemplify non-violence in 'Civil Disobedience'?

  • By supporting the government's actions
  • By peacefully refusing to pay his poll tax (correct)
  • By participating in violent protests
  • By advocating for armed resistance

    • What concept does 'Civil Disobedience' explore according to the text?

  • The importance of following unjust laws
  • The necessity of violent resistance
  • The philosophy of civil disobedience (correct)
  • The benefits of blind obedience to the government

    • What impact did Thoreau's ideas have on literature and philosophy?

    <p>Huge impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major thinkers were impacted by Thoreau's ideas, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Leo Tolstoy, Peter Kropotkin, and Martin Buber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who modeled their practice of non-violent resistance to the government of India after Thoreau's example?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' had a significant influence on which activist in their fight for civil rights?

    <p>Martin Luther King, Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some actions Martin Luther King, Jr. planned based on Thoreau's non-violent civil disobedience?

    <p>'Sit-ins' at segregated establishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' has been influential in movements resisting which types of governments around the world?

    <p>'Oppressive and unjust' governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' influenced environmentalist movements, science, and politics due to its focus on which key concept?

    <p>'Non-violent protest'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major thinkers were influenced by Thoreau's ideas according to the text?

    <p>Leo Tolstoy and Peter Kropotkin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mahatma Gandhi use Thoreau's example in his resistance?

    <p>By practicing non-violent resistance to the government of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one area where Thoreau's work did NOT have a significant impact?

    <p>Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Thoreau exemplify non-violence in his refusal to pay the poll tax?

    <p>By peacefully refusing to pay the tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of movements has 'Civil Disobedience' been influential in resisting around the world?

    <p>Authoritarian governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concept related to non-violence did Thoreau's work emphasize?

    <p>Peaceful protest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' analyzes the purpose of which entity?

    <p>The individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' has had a significant impact on all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>'90s Pop Culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' was not primarily successful in which aspect during Thoreau's lifetime?

    <p>'90s fashion trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Civil Disobedience' emphasizes the power of individuals to resist which of the following?

    <p>Injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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