What is the message? How is it conveyed?

War Propaganda You have learned about what the war was like for those who experienced it. Now we will look at how the war was sold to the people of each nation. Governments on all sides in the war designed one-sided propaganda campaigns to influence actions and opinions After learning about the purpose and differing types of propaganda, identify what the propaganda posters are trying to accomplish.

Propaganda: Government manipulation techniques used to influence the public, especially during war-time. Bandwagon: Trying to convince people to follow the crowd and to join in because others are doing it too. Demonization: The use of derogatory language or images that reflect negatively on the enemy. The creation in the public mind of an enemy who isn’t quite human, an evil and bestial “Other” who doesn’t respect normal morality and “rules” of war. This form of propaganda tries to cause prejudice in people’s attitudes toward a group, person or country. Transfer: This type of propaganda tries to get people to view two different objects as linked together. An example of this is showing a picture of an American flag together with a family enjoying a picnic. The idea of this would be to connect the flag and patriotism with family values. This type of propaganda uses symbols to either create positive or negative feelings for the public. Glittering Generalities: Using words such as honor, freedom, democracy, glory, etc. that have a positive connotation for the public and linking it to the government’s cause.

British Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?

British Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?

German Propaganda The beloved homeland must stay peaceful Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?

German Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended impact? Go on soldier! and fulfill your duty! Christ, the good shepherd watches over his flock. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. “War loans help the guardians of your happiness.”

Russian Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended impact?

German Propaganda Bolsheviks bring war, unemployment & hunger

Austrian Propaganda Sign on - 7 th War Loan Sign on to the 6th War Loan Type of propaganda? Intended impact?

French Propaganda Type of propaganda? What is it trying to accomplish?

Australian PropagandaType of propaganda? Intended Impact?

Australian Propaganda

Canadian PropagandaType of propaganda? Intended Impact?

US Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended impact?

German Poster Think of Your Children!

Make Your Own WWI Propaganda Poster Goal: Make a propaganda poster that illustrates you understand what propaganda is, types of possible propaganda and different ways the war impacted civilians. 1. Use at least one of the types of propaganda we discussed in class (such as bandwagon, name calling, glittering generalities, etc.) 2. Use images or words and images that would have been realistic for WWI from either the Allied or Central powers. 3. Have a clear message about what it is asking people to do. 4. Have clear text and artwork. The artwork should be a reflection of your time and effort. 5. Attach to the poster a ½ page of writing describing the type of propaganda and how it would have been used during WWI. What background information does the viewer of your poster have to know to understand it?