Henry David Thoreau's essay 'Civil Disobedience' was written primarily as a protest against which two historical events?
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Correct answer: The Mexican-American War and Slavery
Thoreau argued that individuals have a moral duty to resist unjust government actions. He specifically refused to pay taxes that supported the expansion of slavery and the war with Mexico.
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