History of North America

Who was Pacifists World War I?

1. Bertrand Russell (United Kingdom)

* One of the most outspoken and prominent pacifists during World War I.

* Wrote and published numerous pamphlets, articles, and books critical of the war.

* Served a six-month prison sentence in 1918 for publishing an anti-war pamphlet.

2. Jane Addams (United States)

* A leading pacifist and social reformer who co-founded the Jane Addams Hull-House in Chicago.

* Served as president of the Women's Peace Party and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for her peace efforts.

3. Romain Rolland (France)

* A prominent French writer and intellectual who was a lifelong pacifist.

* Wrote several anti-war essays during World War I and refused to take up arms for the French army.

4. Carl von Ossietzky (Germany)

* A German journalist and pacifist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1935 for his work in exposing Nazi Germany's rearmament program.

* Served a prison sentence in the 1930s for his anti-war activities.

5. Bertha von Suttner (Austria)

* An Austrian pacifist and writer who is best known for her novel "Lay Down Your Arms" (1889), which was a powerful indictment of war.

* Served as president of the International Peace Bureau and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905.