The American writer Henry Thoreau

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Thoreau was a strong advocate for nature and believed that it provided valuable insights and knowledge. He also spoke out against industrialization and the negative impact it had on society and the environment. While he valued the principles of democracy, he was critical of the U.S. government for its actions such as supporting slavery and the Mexican-American War. Therefore, option A is incorrect and options C and D are also incorrect as Thoreau did not view industrialization as key to perfecting human society.

The American Writer Henry Thoreau