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.

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paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

a

explanation:

i   believe   the   answer   is   d