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During World War I, many naturalized American citizens had close relatives - commonly parents - who were still German citizens in Germany. Their brothers and sisters back in the "Old Country" might wind up facing American Doughboys in battle.
They felt it simply wasn't their war to get into because the war was in Europe
They were afraid that the war would strengthen the US grip in slavery and ensure southern domination of the union.
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Getting drafted into the army
Generally speaking, the Left-wing in the US tends to oppose participation in wars.
The violent conflict between nations, or groups of nations, is antithetical to the struggle between economic classes. Workers do not benefit from territorial disputes between France and Germany, they should be directing their efforts toward getting better wages and working conditions.
During World War I, many naturalized American citizens had close relatives - commonly parents - who were still German citizens in Germany. Their brothers and sisters back in the "Old Country" might wind up facing American Doughboys in battle.
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable are called "pacifists". Some pacifists believe nonviolent action is actually more effective and morally superior to violent action, but others support violence for emergency self-defense or defense of others.
a pacifist is someone who does not believe in violence
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Pacifist, a pacifist is a person who does not believe in war or violence of any kind.
Because they were pacifists, meaning that they opposed war.
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Because they were pacifists, meaning that they opposed war.
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