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Pacifism, history of, [218-221]; must be either static or dynamic, [222]; our hope in dynamic type of, [223]; character of dynamic as opposed to static, [223-226]. See also Peace.
Pacifists in America, attitude of, toward national policies, [3]; effect upon, of great war and the demand for preparedness, [6-7]; mistaken ideas concerning war and its causes held by many, [16-17].
Panama Canal, international liabilities of United States increased by, [57]; competition of United States for foreign trade increased by, [62-63]; internationalisation of, [254], [279].
Pastoral nations, war a necessity to, [22].
Peace, direct and indirect interest of America in, [217-218]; the classic ideal of, [218-219]; change in character of movement for, before French Revolution, [219-220]; proven inapplicability of rationalistic theories of, [220-221]; cause of failures of pacifist efforts, [221-224]; criticism of plans of static type for preserving, [224-230]; the all-pervasive sentiment for, [237]; decline in population rate a help toward, [287]; proposed league for, see League for peace.
Philippine Islands, acquisition of, by America, [46]; change in feeling of Americans regarding ownership of, [53-54]; increase of America's international responsibilities by, [57]; small percentage of Europeans and Americans in, [130].
Popular appeal of imperialistic policy, [140]; reason for, found in economic argument, [141-147]; patriotic ideals and, [147-150].
Population, growth in, one incentive to war, [17]; increase in, one of the chief forces driving Western nations outward, [76-77]; imperialism not an outlet for superfluity of, [129-131]; overtaking of extension of agriculture by, [182]; statistics of, [183]; diminishing rate of increase in, [183]; increase of America's, by immigration, [184]; distribution of wealth among, in United States, [190] n.; increase in, means increased inequality in distribution of wealth, [190-191]; decline in rate of, the greatest of factors making for internationalism and peace, [287].
Preparedness, origin and character of demand for, [5-6]; effect of, on pacifist ideals, [6-7]; interest of financial groups in policy of, [8-9].
Preziosi, G., work by, cited, [117].
Punic Wars, economic motives behind, [21].