What event made Bertha a committed pacifist?
The Crimean War
The Battle of Waterloo
The Siege of Paris
The Boxer Rebellion
Answer
The Siege of Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, had a profound impact on Bertha. The devastation she witnessed and the tragic loss of innocent lives solidified her commitment to pacifism. Bertha came to believe that violence was never the answer and that diplomacy and dialogue should always be pursued to resolve conflicts.
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