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Propaganda and the Great War at Home

Propaganda and the Great War at Home. Mon day Jan. 30 , 2012 Paulson U.S. History. Spark # 6. Last week we defined “propaganda” as: “ information, either true or false , intended to influence public opinion. ” To what types of emotions/feelings does propaganda appeal?

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Propaganda and the Great War at Home

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  1. Propaganda and the Great War at Home Monday Jan.30, 2012 Paulson U.S. History

  2. Spark # 6 Last week we defined “propaganda” as: “information, eithertrue or false, intended to influence public opinion.” • To what types of emotions/feelings does propaganda appeal? • What was the name of the American force sent to Europe to fight in WWI (p. 718)? And who was in charge? • Where were three famous places U.S. troops fought in WWI? (p. 720)

  3. Agenda • Spark # • Business Items • War at Home • Propaganda Posters

  4. War at Home (U.S.) • Add this to your notes • Any government has 3 challenges to mobilize for war and succeed during wartime • 1. Finance the war: • 2. Enforce loyalty: • 3. Manage Economy:

  5. 3 Goals for U.S. war at home • 1. Finance the war • Liberty Bonds – raised 20 billion during WWI • 2. Enforce loyalty • Fear of foreigners • “Hate the Hun” • Repression of Civil Liberties – Espionage Act, Sedition Act • IWW- Intnl Workers of the World – radical Socialist Labor Org. • 3. Manage Economy: Produce enough resources for soldiers and civilians • War Industries Board, War Trade Board, War Labor Board, • Lever Food and Fuel Control Act • Rationing -“Food will win the war” - H. Hoover Food Admin. • Price Controls – set prices for goods – set $$$ • Daylight savings

  6. Propaganda Poster Analysis • 1. What do you see? • 2. What symbols are being used? • And what do they mean? • 3. What is the poster encouraging the viewer to do? • 4. To what emotions is the poster appealing? • Paranoia, fear, duty, patriotism • 5. Is this poster effective? Why? Why not?

  7. Poster Analysis • You will work with a partner to analyze 4 posters using the sheet provided. • 4 Questions for each • A. What symbols… • B. What emotions… • C. Overall message… • D. Which GOAL… • Here are the options…

  8. Poster Analysis • Work with a partner (if you want) • Analyze 4 posters

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