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Which statement would Henry David Thoreau most agree with?

O A. The nation's laws are the only obstacles to total chaos and

disaster.

O B. The best government is one that keeps tight control over

individuals.

O c. The government should respond directly to the will of the people.

O D. The will of the community is always superior to an individual's will.

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Answer 1

a

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Answer 2

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Henry David Thoreau, an American poet and journalist, in 1849 wrote an essay titled 'Civil Disobedience' or 'Resistance to Civil Government'. In the essay, he argues that citizens should refuse to obey the government if the institution is being unjust.

From the given statements, the statement to which Henry would most likely agree will be option A. In his essay, he has pointed about the laws passed by the government during the time. The laws about slavery and Mexican war and poll taxes were the issues raised by Henry in the essay.

Therefore, the correct answer would be A.