Civil Disobedience (jan 1, 1845 – nov 1, 1851)
Description:
An act of nonviolent resistance/Protest.Throughout his life, Thoreau emphasized the importance of individuality and self-reliance. He practiced civil disobedience in his own life and spent a night in jail for his refusal to pay taxes in protest of the Mexican War.
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Date:
jan 1, 1845
nov 1, 1851
~ 6 years and 10 months