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Thoreau's essay Civil Disobedience was published in 1849 under the title "Resistance to Civil Government." Thoreau was briefly jailed in 1847 for refusal to pay taxes in protest against the Mexican War. He became interested in transcendentalism as promulgated by Emerson (author of Self-Reliance).In his writings, Thoreau is explaining the depth and breadth of an individuals responsibility to themselves and how in that context purely stated there is no other path other than creation of a system for ones self that excludes government regulations, or we have lost ourselves through voluntary compliance with things we did not create nor want; and since we only have one life and one chance to bring this upon ourselves there is no moment when we are allowed (within our own bodies and minds) to be guided by any other script other than our own. One does not switch from government compliance to resistance. One never begins a compliant life. In this way one has integrity.
His defense of abolitionist John Brown garnered public support for abolition of slavery, his book Walden became a major inspiration for generations of environmentalists and non conformists, and his essay Civil Disobedience has inspired leaders including John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mohandas Gandhi.
Before the French Revolution, the French were inspired by the Enlightenment Period as well as the American Revolution. The French Revolution lead to many changes in France's government and greatly changed their society.
Henry David Thoreau went into the woods to live simply and deliberately, seeking a deeper understanding of nature and self. He aimed to escape the distractions of society and explore the idea of individualism and self-sufficiency. His time at Walden Pond became an experiment in transcendentalism, allowing him to reflect on life, spirituality, and the importance of connection to the natural world. This experience ultimately inspired his writings on simplicity, nature, and social critique.
The transcendentalist movement, which emphasized individualism, spirituality, and a connection to nature. This movement greatly influenced both Emerson and Thoreau, shaping their beliefs and writings.
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Pemulwuy, an Aboriginal resistance leader, played a significant role in resisting British colonization and defending the rights of his people. He led attacks against the settlers and became a symbol of Aboriginal resistance and resilience. His actions inspired other Indigenous Australians to stand up against colonizers and defend their land and culture.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was the founder of the Transcendentalist movement in American literature. Emerson is known for his essays "Self-Reliance" and "Nature. His protege, who became a well-known Transcendental author as well, was Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau became well-known for his experiment in simplicity, living alone in a small cabin at Walden Pond in Massachusetts. He wrote about his experiences and thoughts during that time in the book Walden.