Asked by Maxveda Golafale on Jun 07, 2024
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Who wrote On Civil Disobedience as a response to the U.S. war with Mexico?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Ralph Waldo Emerson
C) David Walker
D) David Wilmot
E) Henry David Thoreau
Civil Disobedience
A form of protest where individuals refuse to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of a government or occupying power, typically in a nonviolent manner, to achieve a political objective.
Henry David Thoreau
A 19th-century American essayist, poet, and philosopher, best known for his works "Walden" and "Civil Disobedience," emphasizing simple living and civil liberties.
U.S. War
Refers to any military conflict involving the United States, ranging from declared wars by Congress to military interventions and conflicts abroad.
- Comprehend the historical elements that influenced the expansion to the west of America in the 19th century.
- Examine the reasons behind and the outcomes of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
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Randi GardinerJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Henry David Thoreau wrote "On Civil Disobedience" (also known as "Civil Disobedience") as a response to his opposition to the U.S. war with Mexico and to slavery, advocating for nonviolent resistance to unjust government policies.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the historical elements that influenced the expansion to the west of America in the 19th century.
- Examine the reasons behind and the outcomes of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.