20 Questions
What is the long-term purpose of Thoreau's ''Civil Disobedience''?
To call individuals to stand up in non-violent protest to injustice
In what way did Thoreau exemplify non-violence in 'Civil Disobedience'?
By peacefully refusing to pay his poll tax
What concept does 'Civil Disobedience' explore according to the text?
The philosophy of civil disobedience
What impact did Thoreau's ideas have on literature and philosophy?
Huge impact
Which major thinkers were impacted by Thoreau's ideas, as mentioned in the text?
Leo Tolstoy, Peter Kropotkin, and Martin Buber
Who modeled their practice of non-violent resistance to the government of India after Thoreau's example?
Mahatma Gandhi
'Civil Disobedience' had a significant influence on which activist in their fight for civil rights?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What were some actions Martin Luther King, Jr. planned based on Thoreau's non-violent civil disobedience?
'Sit-ins' at segregated establishments
'Civil Disobedience' has been influential in movements resisting which types of governments around the world?
'Oppressive and unjust' governments
'Civil Disobedience' influenced environmentalist movements, science, and politics due to its focus on which key concept?
'Non-violent protest'
What major thinkers were influenced by Thoreau's ideas according to the text?
Leo Tolstoy and Peter Kropotkin
How did Mahatma Gandhi use Thoreau's example in his resistance?
By practicing non-violent resistance to the government of India
What is one area where Thoreau's work did NOT have a significant impact?
Economics
In what way did Thoreau exemplify non-violence in his refusal to pay the poll tax?
By peacefully refusing to pay the tax
What kind of movements has 'Civil Disobedience' been influential in resisting around the world?
Authoritarian governments
What key concept related to non-violence did Thoreau's work emphasize?
Peaceful protest
'Civil Disobedience' analyzes the purpose of which entity?
The individual
'Civil Disobedience' has had a significant impact on all of the following EXCEPT:
'90s Pop Culture
'Civil Disobedience' was not primarily successful in which aspect during Thoreau's lifetime?
'90s fashion trends
'Civil Disobedience' emphasizes the power of individuals to resist which of the following?
Injustice
Explore Henry David Thoreau's perspective on individual conscience and the right to act against government policies. Understand his views on the role of law enforcement in enforcing government decisions.
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