Historical Context For Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
Which of the following historical details is least relevant to an analysis of Henry David Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience”?
A
The level of foreign trade between United States and Europe at the time of writing.
B
The non-violent philosophy that became a foundation for subsequent rights activism.
C
Dynamics within transcendentalist movements such as emphasis on personal conscience over institutional rule.
D
The enactment of fugitive slave laws that bolstered his stance on individual morality versus government policies.
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