FAQ About Henry David Thoreau
What impact did Thoreau have on social movements?
Henry David Thoreau had a significant impact on social movements, particularly through his ideas about civil disobedience. His essay "Civil Disobedience" has been a core document for movements advocating for change through non-violent resistance, influencing leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Thoreau's insistence on individual conscience and moral responsibility provided a framework for activism against unjust laws and social norms.
