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World War II
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Popular support for World War II was garnered byimagery used in newspapers and posters. Thisphenomena is known as propaganda. Propagandaposters played a major role in World War II.
We will analyze these examples and then you will begiven the opportunity to create your very own pieceof propaganda from the country of your choice.
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We will be looking at eight posters anddetermining what the purpose, or goal, ofeach poster is. Also consider how the posterwent about trying to reach its goal.
GOALS OF PROPAGANDA POSTERSGOALS OF PROPAGANDA POSTERS
Recruitment of soldiers: Posters aimed atrecruitment attempted to get men to join thearmy and fight for their country.
Conservation of goods: These postersencouraged people at home to conserve goodsso that they could be used by soldiers in the war.
GOALS OF PROPAGANDA POSTERSGOALS OF PROPAGANDA POSTERS
Purchasing of war bonds: These postersadvocated the purchase of war bonds, whichwould help the government fund the war.
Support for the war at home: These postersencouraged people not in the army tobecome involved in the war at home byjoining organizations or working in industriesrelated to the war effort.
TOOLS (METHODS) USED INPROPAGANDA POSTERSTOOLS (METHODS) USED INPROPAGANDA POSTERS
Catchy phrases: Posters often used catchy phrases orslogans in order to stick in the memory of the peoplewho saw them.
Appeals to patriotism: Displaying symbols of thecountry was a strategy used in propaganda posters,and could include anything from flags to symbolssuch as eagles.
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Demonization of the enemy: Another strategyinvolved a direct attack on the enemy. In theseposters the enemy is portrayed as a demonic figurethat is often doing things that no moral human beingwould do.
Half-Truths/Half-Lies: These posters used inaccurateinformation in an attempt to persuade viewers.
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Caricatures: These posters portray the enemyin a ridiculous fashion and make themappear as if they are not human.
Appeals to emotion: These posters attempt tocreate an emotional response in the viewer,who will then be compelled to act.
Name Calling: These posters resort to insults orname calling directed at the enemy.
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Look at the following website. It provides examples ofpropaganda used during WWII
CREATING YOUR OWN POSTERCREATING YOUR OWN POSTER
Procedure: Your next task will be to create yourown/partner propaganda poster from the countryof your choice. You will need to write a one pagerationale explaining why you chose the goal andthe tools you used to reach that goal on theposter.
The rationale must include:
The goal of their propaganda poster.
The tools used to reach that goal.
An explanation for what their poster has to do withtheir country of choice.
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World War II Propaganda Poster Project Rubric
Use of Class Time (20 points)
/20
Oral Presentation (10 points)
/10
Poster Design (30 points)
/30
Rationale (40 points)
/40
TOTAL (100 points)
/100
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