The Mexican American
The Mexican-American War :)
slavery
The role the government should play in people's lives
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In Jail
An individual's relationship to government
To compare injustice to something concrete -apex
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
In "Resistance to Civil Government," Henry David Thoreau criticizes the moral complicity of individuals in a government that perpetuates injustice, particularly regarding slavery and the Mexican-American War. He argues that citizens should prioritize their conscience over allegiance to the state, advocating for civil disobedience as a means to resist unjust laws. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and ethical action in the face of systemic wrongdoing. Ultimately, he calls for a more profound commitment to justice and personal integrity.
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
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.
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