Which action is an example of civil disobedience?

Question

A. A conductor on the Underground Railroad guides people escaping from slavery.
B. A merchant banker gets wealthy by extending credit.
C. A Know-Nothing Party member attacks an immigrant.
D. An angry citizen sets fire to a government building

Answer 1

A. A conductor on the Underground Railroad guides people escaping from slavery.

This action is an example of civil disobedience because it involves intentionally disobeying unjust laws (such as those supporting slavery) in a nonviolent way to bring about social change.