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To protest slavery
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Henry David Thoreau refused to pay taxes in 1846 to protest against slavery and the Mexican-American War. He spent a night in jail for this act of civil disobedience, which later inspired his essay titled "Resistance to Civil Government" (commonly known as "Civil Disobedience").
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Why did Henry David Thoreau refuse to pay his taxes?
To protest slavery
What did author Henry David Thoreau refuse to pay?
Taxes Wolfe City, TX
What happen when Henry David Thoreau refused to pay his taxes?
He was sent to jail.
Who refused to pay taxes in protest to the Mexican American war?
Henry David Thoreau.
Which of these does Henry David thoreau criticize in resistance to civil government?
The Mexican-American War :)
What is one reason Henry David Thoreau says that when people pay their taxes it is violent and bloody measure?
Because taxes pay for war and slavery
What is one reason Henry david thoreau says that when people pay their taxes. it is a violent and bloody measure?
Because taxes pay for war and slavery
What is one reason Henry David Thoreau says that when people pay their taxes is a violent and bloody measured?
Because taxes pay for war and slavery
Henry david Thoreau's refusal to conform to society's rules led to his decision to?
refused to pay taxes during the Mexican war
Which of these is an example of how Henry David Thoreau appeals to ethos in Resistance to Civil Government?
Pointing out that he never refuses to pay highway taxes.
Why did Henry David Thoreau break the law?
Henry David Thoreau broke the law by refusing to pay taxes because he believed it supported unjust institutions like slavery and the Mexican-American War. He wanted to protest these injustices and demonstrate his commitment to civil disobedience as a form of protest against an unjust government.
What did Henry David Thoreau have to do with the Mexican War?
Henry David Thoreau was opposed to the Mexican-American War (which may be what you're referring to), believing it to be an unjust conflict and an example of imperialistic expansion. He famously refused to pay his poll tax in protest, leading to his brief imprisonment and inspiring his essay "Civil Disobedience."
