Which action would be consistent with a person who believed in civil disobedience?
A. An know nothing party member attacking an immigrant
B. A conductor on the underground railroad guiding escaped slaves
C. A angry citizen setting fire to a government building
D. A merchant banker who got wealthy by extending credit
to small businesses
B. A conductor on the underground railroad guiding escaped slaves
The action that would be consistent with a person who believed in civil disobedience is B. A conductor on the underground railroad guiding escaped slaves.
Civil disobedience is a nonviolent act of intentionally breaking a law or practice that is believed to be unjust in order to bring attention to the injustice or create societal change. It is typically done with the intention of peacefully challenging the existing system and encouraging reform.
In the given options:
A. An know nothing party member attacking an immigrant: This action does not align with civil disobedience as it involves violence and harm towards an individual.
C. A angry citizen setting fire to a government building: This action also does not align with civil disobedience since it involves property destruction and violence.
D. A merchant banker who got wealthy by extending credit: This action does not relate to civil disobedience as it involves personal financial success rather than challenging unjust laws or practices.
Therefore, option B is the best choice as it corresponds to civil disobedience by actively opposing an unjust practice (slavery) and guiding escaped slaves to freedom.