Asked by Benny Berry on Jul 18, 2024
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was imprisoned in 1846 for violating laws he believed to be unjust.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
An American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.
Imprisoned
Confined or detained in prison as a form of punishment or preventive measure.
- Understand the meaning and importance of civil disobedience.
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Logan HarrisJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Emerson's friend Henry David Thoreau was imprisoned in 1846 for violating laws he believed unjust. Specifically, he refused to pay taxes that supported the Mexican-American War, which he believed to be an unjust war to expand slavery. Emerson paid Thoreau's fine.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of civil disobedience.