world war one propaganda posters
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Propaganda > Definition: information, ideas, or rumours deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, nation, etc. Propaganda was used by all nations during WW1 to persuade people to support the war. Propaganda appeared in a variety of media: films, magazines articles, radio programs, political speeches and posters. WW1 propaganda was very nationalist in nature. WW1 propaganda was often very racist! Examples: Join the army, buy savings bonds, use less fuel, eat less meat, and support the government in whatever way necessary.TRANSCRIPT
World War One Propaganda Posters Propaganda > Definition:
information, ideas, or rumours deliberately spread widely to help
or harm a person, group, movement, nation, etc. Propaganda was used
by all nations during WW1 topersuade people to support the war.
Propaganda appeared in a variety of media: films, magazines
articles, radio programs, political speeches and posters. WW1
propaganda was very nationalist in nature. WW1 propaganda was often
very racist! Examples:Join the army, buy savings bonds, use less
fuel, eat less meat, and support the government in whatever way
necessary. Some things to think about
Propaganda is not fact Propaganda is meant to provoke a reaction in
the viewer Propaganda is designed to emphasize emotion over
rational thinking Propaganda is created to manipulate the audience
to act in a way thats beneficial to those who are dispersing it
Propaganda still exists today! Canadian Propaganda Great Britain
Australia France Attack on all fronts! Big Guns of the Home Front
Germany Russia (Enemy at the gates!) Woman do their part The
European thieves are caught red-handed I wish to be Napoleon.>
Well, we will help The enemy of the human race United States
Current Day Propaganda 1972 WWI Propaganda Poster Assignment
* Propaganda is the spreading of ideas to promote a cause or damage
an opposing cause. Propaganda often includes outright lies or
distortions of the truth in order to promote ideas. In addition,
propaganda often appeals to peoples emotions. Usually, propaganda
posters have an obvious meaning and/or message. During WWI, both
sides waged a propaganda war. * Individually, you are going to
create a propaganda poster and write a 1 page explanation (2-3
paragraphs) of how the poster meets the requirements for
propaganda. You can choose from one of the following ideas to
create your poster, or you can create your own idea: 1.To encourage
men to enlist. 2.To encourage women to become nurses overseas. 3.To
convince people to support the war efforts financially. 4.To
encourage people to preserve food and war supplies. 5.To encourage
wartime production. * The WWI poster should be presented on an A3
piece of paper supplied by the teacher. Make sure to use a clear
slogan to get your message across. Also, make sure to use easily
recognizable symbols to emphasize your point. Your poster should be
convincing. * On a separate sheet of paper write a 1pg. explanation
about the poster. The explanation should include the answers to the
following questions: 1.What are the main ideas of your topic?
2.What is the main idea of the poster? 3.What do the symbols used
in the poster represent? 4.How does this poster qualify as
propaganda? * MARKS OFF FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS!!
DUE ON THURSDAY!!! * MARKS OFF FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS!! Halifax
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