Question

Thoreau’s actions in "Civil Disobedience" and the 1955 bus boycott are similar because both Thoreau and the boycotters were standing up for equality in the United States in the 1950s. attempting to prove that the idea of government was flawed. engaging in a large-scale public protest against the government. protesting unjust government policy in a peaceful way.

Answer 1

The last option is correct – protesting unjust government policy in a peaceful way.

David Thoreau (1817 – 1862) the American philosopher, writer and transcendentalist believed that instead of waiting for the government to be just, people themselves should follow justice, in a peaceful manner. He urged that people have an obligation to be just and at the same time, not to allow injustice. He was totally against slavery in the Americas and the Mexican - American war of 1846 – 48.  

The Bus Boycott of 1955 was a protest against racial discrimination on public transport system. It was a peaceful campaign which started at Montgomery, Alabama, led by political and social parties.

Answer 2

protesting unjust government policy in. apeaceful way is correct