World War I Propaganda

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World War I Propaganda
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What is Propaganda?

• Definition
• Spreading of ideas to promote a cause or to
  damage opposing cause

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Common Objectives of Propaganda

• Recruitment of Soldiers
• Financing the war
• Unifying the country
• Conserving resources
• Participation on the Home Front

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Tools of Propaganda

• Demonization
• Emotional Appeals
• Name Calling Examples Commies and Huns
• Patriotic Appeals

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Tools of Propaganda (cont.)

• Half-Truths or Lies
• Catchy Slogans Example Remember the Maine
• Evocative Visual Symbols Examples flags,
  statues, mothers and children, and enemy uniforms
• Humor or Caricatures

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For Tuesday (Due by the end of class)

• I want YOU to create your own World War I
  propaganda poster
• It should have a clear message
• It should be either patriotic or critical of the
  Central Powers
• It should be in color
• It should have your name ON THE BACK