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Research Project: Thoreau’s Influence on Non-Violent Activism
While Thoreau’s work was a short lecture originally given in 1848, its impact on transcendentalism was immense, as was its influence on philosophical approaches to leadership. In this activity, you will research how Thoreau’s lecture directly influenced many “disobedient” civil leaders.
Teaching Suggestion: This activity challenges students to reflect on Thoreau’s ideas in relation to the work of activists and leaders whose nonviolent approach was directly influenced by Thoreau. Students can make connections between Thoreau’s essay and famous figures they have learned about in their World History and U.
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