American Revolutionary Posters Propaganda VS NEWS What is News? What is Propaganda? ***THINK-PAIR-SHARE***
Propaganda by definition: News VS Propaganda News by definition: is expected to provide a truthful, accurate and balanced account of the subject that is being reported Propaganda by definition: is spreading of rumors, false or correct information, or an idea in order to influence the opinion of the society.
British Propaganda This shows a customs official being tarred and feathered under a Liberty Tree (used by mobs to hang Loyalists) by jeering revolutionaries, during the Boston Tea Party In this picture who looks like the bad guys?
Boston Massacre Colonist Propaganda
British Propaganda Intolerable Acts The Loyalists were in the thick of things and obviously had strong feelings against the revolutionaries, but opinion back in London was more complex. The handling of the problem was certainly criticized (even by those who didn't support the revolution). Here's a British pamphlet criticizing the handling of the affairs in Boston:
United or Die Patriot Propaganda
British Propaganda
You decide which side this is on?
Patriot Propaganda
Boston Massacre Which side is this this one supporting?
Boston Tea Party You Decide?
Stamp Act British
Stamp Act for the Colonists
Sugar Act British
Stamp Act of the Colonists
You Decide Which side is this helping?
Repeal of the Stamp Act
Sons and Daughters of Liberty