Propaganda-
•Stories, and images (posters) designed to support or convince people of a particular point of view.
•It may take the form of posters, broadcasts, or air-dropped flyers.
•Propaganda is very popular during times of war.
• techniques: bandwagon, patriotism, fear, scapegoat, testimonial, demonize the enemy, etc.
World War I – Funds• Encouraging
Americans to buy bonds to help pay for the war
• Notice how the enemy is portrayed as a monster
Britain• British call to
arms!• Edith Cavell
was a nurse who led Allies to escape Germans
• She was executed by Germans
Join the Armed Forces
• Portraying the enemy as a beast
• It’s up to you to save our country and our Allies
German Propaganda Poster
German poster encouraging men to enlist in the armed services.
French Propaganda
• Calling upon the men of France to join the fight for their country.
Russian Propaganda
• “The enemy is at the gates.”
Australian Propaganda
• “Is this what will happen?”
USA Propaganda
• Encouraging employees working in the factories to do their best work – they are building ships and other equipment for our troops.
USA Propaganda• Encouraging those
at home to conserve food so our troops fighting in Europe may have more.
USA Propaganda• Rationing food was mandatory so we could send more
food to our troops fighting in Europe.
Propaganda Poster• Choose a country (must be directly involved in WWI – a
major WWI country) • Create a new propaganda poster supporting your
countries viewpoint• Expectations: colorful, creative, quality work!• Choose a technique to use: bandwagon, patriotism,
fear, scapegoat, testimonial, demonize the enemy, etc.• Use powerful images• Choose words that grab the viewer• Start in pencil• You must include a ONE PARAGRAPH EXPLANATION
about your Propaganda Poster (on the back of poster)
• Remember, QUALITY WORK! …and YES, you MAY use MARKERS
(for outlining only)