What was Henry David Thoreau's purpose in writing "Resistance to Civil Government"?

Question

A.
To explain the different branches of the government and how they work

B.
To describe to his peers the inhumane conditions prisoners have to endure in jail

C.
To explain why citizens have a moral obligation to disobey laws they find unjust

D.
To describe why laws are an important part of keeping a society accountable

Answer 1

C. To explain why citizens have a moral obligation to disobey laws they find unjust