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Nationalism

Propaganda- ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc. Nationalism - a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

Choice Time #1 You have a choice on which assignment you will do for the class. 1.You can create a poster illustrating propaganda or nationalism, that is meant to persuade men to want to join the military and fight in the war. 2.You will also write a ½ page speech explaining your poster and how it is going to convince men to enlist.

Choice Time #2 You will pretend that you have been drafted into the military. 2. You will write a 1 ½ page letter to your mother telling her all of the following: a.What branch of military you are in b.Where you are stationed c.What you see around you (ex. Battle Field/Environment, Technology, People) d.How you are feeling (ex. scared, nervous, proud, anxious) e.When you get home, do you think you will be the same person that you were before the war. Explain. ***Be as detailed as possible. Please use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure.

Deadline Letters are due at the end of class. Speeches are due at the end of class. Posters can be taken home to be perfected and are due Monday at the beginning of class. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!! Leave your excuses at home, not your homework!!!!