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When Susan B. Anthony refused to pay a fine for voting

illegally in the election of 1872, she stated: "Not a penny
shall go to this unjust claim." Her action was an example of
A) civil disobedience
B) vigilante justice
C) anarchy
D). judicial review

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Final answer:

Susan B. Anthony's refusal to pay a fine for voting illegally was an example of civil disobedience.


Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is History.

Susan B. Anthony's refusal to pay a fine for voting illegally in the election of 1872 was an example of civil disobedience. Civil disobedience is the act of intentionally breaking the law to protest against an unjust system or law.

An example of civil disobedience would be when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus during the Civil Rights Movement.


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