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because he refused the principle to pay a tax to the state.
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∙ 12y ago
Thoreau believed it was foolish for him to be put in jail because he felt that the government was unjust and he could not in good conscience support its actions. He considered civil disobedience a moral duty in the face of unjust laws. Thoreau believed that his incarceration was a reflection of the government's failure to recognize individual conscience and moral autonomy.
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∙ 13y agoThoreau was in jail for one night for not paying a poll tax.
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Was Henry David Thoreau put in jail?
Yes, because he refused to pay his Poll tax.
Why was Thoreau not upset about being put in jail?
Thoreau was not upset about being put in jail because he saw it as an opportunity to protest and resist unjust laws. He believed in civil disobedience as a way to challenge the government's actions and bring attention to social injustices. Thoreau viewed his time in jail as a form of peaceful protest and a way to stand up for his beliefs.
Do people try to change national debt?
no if they do they most likey be put in jail as my foolish friend tryed this and failed
What does roger think that MrsJones is going to do with him?
He thought that she is going to call the police and put him in jail.
How did the educational philosophy of Thoreau as exemplified at his own school compare with that of Harvard where Thoreau went to school?
Thoreau put an emphasis on discussions and learning for oneself instead of rote memorization.
How did the educational philosophy of Thoreau as exemplified at his own school compare that with Harvard where Thoreau went to school?
Thoreau put an emphasis on discussions and learning for oneself instead of rote memorization.
What is the name of the country that says that if you dont vote you can be fined or put in jail?
i think its Australia andbelgium
What does 'Have you ever put in jail' mean?
Have you ever been put in jail?
What enhancements would put you in jail?
What Enhancements would put you in jail?
Why did Nelson Mandela get put in jail?
he was put in jail because he was put in jail but it shouldn't of happened because he stood for his rights and he was like an leader.
Did you get put in jail before?
yes you did get put in jail before Helen Milner.
Was Cesar Chavez ever put in jail?
no he's was never put in jail
