Arsenal of Democracy

What will be America’s primary strategy for winning WWII? Strategies in wars include: guerrilla warfare… heavy force… attrition… siege by planes… etc. With your partner: Determine your hypothesis Write it down

FDR explains America’s strategy in this speech Source the document: What can you determine through sourcing? Now read the document and answer the questions

Discuss What does FDR focus on in this fireside chat? WHY do we need to do this? HOW will we do it?

What is Propaganda? Propaganda is a form of communication aimed towards influencing the attitude of a population toward some cause or position. Propaganda is information that is not impartial and used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, often by presenting facts selectively, or using loaded messages to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information presented.

Propaganda What do you think the goals of propaganda were when the United States entered World War II?

Goal: Understand the themes & ideas of America’s WWII propaganda

Ideas: Women can help make planes fly into war Theme: Production, Civilian Contributions

Example: British Propaganda Ideas? Theme?

Directions View the propaganda posters with your partner Discuss & record the ideas & theme of each poster Comment on at least 4 of the posters (write your name under the comment) You will travel with your partner – your answers should be the same