Conscientious Objectors Flashcards

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Alternates to Fighting

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Some were stretcher bearers, medics, etc. on the front lines

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Prison

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if refused to help war efforts at all (absolutist), they would be sent to harsh prisons

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Hard Labour

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Absolutists were also forced to carry out hard labour, for example in quarries

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White Feather Campaign

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Men were given a white feather by a woman, if they were deemed fit enough, to publicly humiliate them

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types of objectors

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*Absolute Exemption - Excused of all duties
*Conditional Exemption - Not military service, replaced with other war work
*Exemption from Combat - Given a non-fighting role
*Rejection - Forced to join the army immediately

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