The term "Civil Disobedience" was coined by which author ?
Correct answer: B. Henry David Thoreau
- A. William Gates
- B. Henry David Thoreau
- C. Booker T. Washington
- D. Alain Locke
Explanation
Henry David Thoreau used and popularised the phrase “civil disobedience” in his essay on resistance to government. The term is closely associated with his argument that conscience can justify refusing unjust laws.
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