slavery
That the government does not value each American's individual power.
That the American government does not truly promote democracy
That citizens must do something to resist injustice, not just say they don't like it
The Mexican-American War
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In "Resistance to Civil Government" (also known as "Civil Disobedience"), one important conclusion Henry David Thoreau draws at the end is the idea that individuals have a moral responsibility to resist unjust laws and government actions, even if it means breaking the law. Thoreau argues for the importance of individual conscience and nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to challenge unjust authority.
That the American Government does not truly promote democracy
americans individual power
Women's rights
Slavery
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The role the government should play in people's lives
To compare injustice to something concrete -apex
In Jail
In Jail
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
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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That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
An individual's relationship to government
The role the government should play in people's lives
In "Resistance to Civil Government" (commonly known as "Civil Disobedience"), Thoreau explains his reasons for being imprisoned to highlight the unjust nature of the government and its laws. By detailing his experience, Thoreau demonstrates how he willingly sacrificed his freedom in protest against a government that he believed was acting immorally, thereby asserting the power of individual conscience over the dictates of the state. Ultimately, Thoreau's aim is to inspire others to question the authority of the government and to act according to their own principles and beliefs.
"Resistance to Civil Government" by Thoreau reflects Emerson's transcendentalist ideas by advocating for individual conscience over conformity to society and government. Thoreau's emphasis on self-reliance, nonconformity, and civil disobedience can be seen as influenced by Emerson's belief in the importance of individualism and nonconformity. Thoreau's call to resist unjust laws and institutions aligns with Emerson's ideas of self-trust and assertion of one's moral convictions.