At the outbreak of hostilities in 1914
A) socialists initially organized antiwar demonstrations.

B) the Social Democrat deputies in the Reichstag voted against providing funds for war.

C) the Socialist deputies in Paris voted against providing funds for war.

D) socialists refused to place patriotism before their dedication to an international working class movement.

E) all of the above

Question

At the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 ​
A) socialists initially organized antiwar demonstrations.
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B) the Social Democrat deputies in the Reichstag voted against providing funds for war.
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C) the Socialist deputies in Paris voted against providing funds for war.
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D) socialists refused to place patriotism before their dedication to an international working class movement.
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E) all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, socialists initially organized antiwar demonstrations, reflecting their dedication to internationalism and opposition to what they saw as imperialist wars. However, as the war progressed, many socialist parties and their members in various countries shifted their positions, often supporting their national governments' war efforts.

At the Outbreak of Hostilities in 1914 ​

At the Outbreak of Hostilities in 1914