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One reason Thoreau opposed the Mexican-American War was that he believed it

would eliminate slavery in the United States.

was fought to add more states where slavery would be legal.

would take the lives of his fellow citizens.

Based on Thoreau’s transcendental beliefs, why might he have written an essay opposing the war?

to explain the individual’s responsibilities within a corrupt society

to begin his own political career

to call attention to the ways in which the government was essentially good

to express his lack of interest in societal issues

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