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In agreement to both Thoreau and King, one must transgress a physical change towards an unjust law with the ideals of civil disobedience. Both leaders had the same concept of ideas about civil rights but, show their point of view differently. Fighting for equal rights in the United States was never easy. The “Declaration of Independence” written by Thomas Jefferson discusses the ideas of equal rights for both men and women. Jefferson explains every single person has the right to be treated as an equal. He continues taking about slave trade, and how African Americans should have the same liberty as white Americans. The Declaration of Independence stated its basic rights and liberties as an American. Henry Thoreau and Martin Luther King …show more content…
recognized the importance of individual rights like Henry Thoreau. King was a leader against segregation who helped made a difference on taming civil rights. He was a religious man who focused on groups of people to make a change, while Thoreau was assertive for his own thought against the government. King accepted going to jail knowing he was fighting for what he believed in for the nation. His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” explained civil rights continuing and American must help make that change. The letter transformed ideas directed towards civil disobedience. “This appeared to be a start in the right direction. Soon, however, it became clear that the enforcement and implementation of these goals hindered or prevented by white opposition” (Patton, pg. 56). King was a man who respected the law but wanted justice for rights. He upheld that violence was never the answer when trying to transform social changes. By writing the letter in Birmingham, Alabama King got more attention toward his actions in the community of injustice being pressured against the government. King states “Let is all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities” (King, pg. 172). Obeying the law in a civil right movement was how King wanted to handle protest. Racism played a role when trying to gain rights white Americans had. He didn’t need the government to be against him …show more content…
and Henry Thoreau were both in an agreement that injustice exists. Civil disobedience is analysis as individuals right focusing on the government laws is unjustified. Both leaders have different concepts to approach civil disobedience. The leaders point a finger toward the government. King believes in the government to keep the people in order but men are created at an equal and African Americans weren’t treated the way they should. Thoreau took more of an aggressive fight. He strongly agrees the government should govern less and you should follow your conscience against unjust laws. King and Thoreau raised awareness in an agreement for civil rights for the
In agreement to both Thoreau and King, one must transgress a physical change towards an unjust law with the ideals of civil disobedience. Both leaders had the same concept of ideas about civil rights but, show their point of view differently. Fighting for equal rights in the United States was never easy. The “Declaration of Independence” written by Thomas Jefferson discusses the ideas of equal rights for both men and women. Jefferson explains every single person has the right to be treated as an equal. He continues taking about slave trade, and how African Americans should have the same liberty as white Americans. The Declaration of Independence stated its basic rights and liberties as an American. Henry Thoreau and Martin Luther King …show more content…
recognized the importance of individual rights like Henry Thoreau. King was a leader against segregation who helped made a difference on taming civil rights. He was a religious man who focused on groups of people to make a change, while Thoreau was assertive for his own thought against the government. King accepted going to jail knowing he was fighting for what he believed in for the nation. His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” explained civil rights continuing and American must help make that change. The letter transformed ideas directed towards civil disobedience. “This appeared to be a start in the right direction. Soon, however, it became clear that the enforcement and implementation of these goals hindered or prevented by white opposition” (Patton, pg. 56). King was a man who respected the law but wanted justice for rights. He upheld that violence was never the answer when trying to transform social changes. By writing the letter in Birmingham, Alabama King got more attention toward his actions in the community of injustice being pressured against the government. King states “Let is all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities” (King, pg. 172). Obeying the law in a civil right movement was how King wanted to handle protest. Racism played a role when trying to gain rights white Americans had. He didn’t need the government to be against him …show more content…
and Henry Thoreau were both in an agreement that injustice exists. Civil disobedience is analysis as individuals right focusing on the government laws is unjustified. Both leaders have different concepts to approach civil disobedience. The leaders point a finger toward the government. King believes in the government to keep the people in order but men are created at an equal and African Americans weren’t treated the way they should. Thoreau took more of an aggressive fight. He strongly agrees the government should govern less and you should follow your conscience against unjust laws. King and Thoreau raised awareness in an agreement for civil rights for the