Propaganda

Captain America! Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover-dated March 1941) and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Captain America Comics #1 — cover-dated March 1941 and on sale in December 1940, a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, but a full year into World War II — showed the protagonist punching Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in the jaw; it sold nearly one million copies.

First Issue was released in 1942.

What is Propaganda? Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group. In World War II it was not impartial Propaganda is often biased, with facts selectively presented

Examples No longer aired Bugs Bunny Cartoon with a Japanese Soldier Posters Movies Cartoons Comics Bugs Bunny Cartoon with a Japanese Soldier No longer aired

“Why We Fight” Documentary Why We Fight is a series of seven war information training films commissioned by the United States government during World War II whose purpose was to show American soldiers the reason for U.S. involvement in the war. Later on they were also shown to the general U.S. public to persuade them to support American involvement in the war. Mostly Directed by Frank Capra

Let’s Analyze some Propaganda Posters from World WarII Use our critical thinking skills that we have developed in our Persuasive Writing Assignment, and Independent Study Unit Criteria to look for: Symbolism Characterization Simple messaging Stereotyping

CHC2D: Propaganda Poster Assignment The goal of Canada’s propaganda campaign during the two World Wars was to instil pride and confidence in Canada and its institutions; to show the consequences of defeat; to create a sense of personal responsibility and an acceptance of the need for sacrifice; and above all, to build up assurances of victory. You are challenged to do the same. The Task: Create a poster that achieves one or more of the above goals. The poster must: 1.) Be hand drawn by you. 2.) Be coloured in full. 3.) Have a slogan or catch phrase. 4.) Relate to a topic of the war that involved Canada. 5.) Send a clear and powerful message. 6.) Be able to sway the opinion, or motivate an audience.

Suggested Topics: Enlistment of Soldiers Rationing of Goods Buying of Victory Bonds Threat of Defeat Support of our Soldiers Women and the War Maintaining Silence Protection of Freedoms Promotion of our Army

Knowledge & Understanding -topic/theme chosen is relevant to the propaganda campaign and images are authentic and accurate. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thinking & Inquiry -critical and creative thought is evident in slogan and picture. Communication -poster is clear in its purpose and effectively communicates the message through both written and visual means. Application -all aspects of assignment are effectively completed and poster clearly motivates the audience. Total /40