Question

based on thoreau’s opinion about the mexican - american war and slavery in the united states, why did he most likely refuse to pay the poll taxes, as described in civil disobedience?
he desired to learn more about the government.
he wanted to expose fraud in the government.
he supported the government’s position.
he disagreed with the government’s actions.

Explanation:

Thoreau opposed the Mexican-American War (which he saw as expanding slavery) and the institution of slavery itself. In "Civil Disobedience," he argued that individuals should resist a government that engages in unjust actions, and refusing to pay taxes was his way of protesting these unethical government policies.

Answer:

He disagreed with the government's actions.