Question

How did Thoreau’s general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

A) He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.
B)He believed that government was dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.
C)He believed that government was a positive force and that his imprisonment could improve the relationship between the government and the people.
D)He believed that government was helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.

Answer 1

I would say that Thoreau's general opinion of government relates to his imprisonment in such a way that A) He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.
He felt proud of himself for sticking to his ideals, regardless of the price.

Answer 2

Thoreau’s general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in "Civil Disobedience" as:

A) He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.

Henry David Thoreau's argument in the “Civil Disobedience” was that the citizens of a nation need to disobey the laws implemented by the state if the laws are unjust. He speaks about his experience when he protested against slavery and the Mexican War by refusing to pay taxes. He adds that there are two types of laws, one is made by God and the other by the people. The laws made by God is about humanity and is higher than the laws made by men. He adds that if the laws made by men prove to be unjust and are against humanity then the people should have the right to disobey them.