In "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau criticizes the institution of government for practicing unjust policies such as slavery, the Mexican-American War, and the enforcement of unjust laws. He argues that individuals should resist supporting such actions through passive resistance and civil disobedience. Thoreau advocates for individual conscience and moral principles as the foundation for just governance.
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The role the government should play in people's lives
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The essay "Resistance to Civil Government" by Henry David Thoreau was later renamed "Civil Disobedience." Thoreau's main argument remained the same throughout the essay, emphasizing the importance of individual conscience and moral obligations in opposing unjust laws and government actions. The essay inspired many future leaders and movements advocating for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
In Jail
The role the government should play in people's lives