 Propaganda is a specific type of message presentation aimed at serving an agenda. At its root, the denotation of propaganda is 'to propagate (actively spread) a philosophy or point of view'.  The most common use of the term (historically) is in political contexts; in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments or political groups. (Wikipedia)

 Each of the nations which participated in World War One from used propaganda posters.  They used posters to: justify their involvement to their own populace As a means of recruiting men A way to raise money and resources to sustain the military campaign. To urge conservation

 Television had not yet been invented  Not everyone owned or had access to a radio  Posters were the most effective means of getting a message across

 Quite often propaganda is connected with negative emotions  During the Great War the governments needed money for the war effort so they focused their efforts on posters aimed at raising money from citizens for the war effort

 Name Calling:  Labeling someone or something negative or having an antagonistic attitude towards it.  Glittering Generalities:  Label the subject with positive terms and words in order to win its approval  Transfer  Carries positive symbols, changing people’s emotions and gaining their approval (Ex: American Flag)  Testimonials:  Testimonials by others which the audience favorite, promoting topics or people (Ex: Celebrities)  Plain Folks  When someone relates themselves to the audience in order to gain their approval  Card Stacking  When facts are both selected and also omitted, disorienting the information from the people  Band Wagon  Persuading others to “follow the crowd” and take the same action that everyone else is

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 Create 2 propaganda posters on one of the topics on the right. 1 on the front and 1 on the back of your paper  Your poster must include the following: A picture A call to action A slogan  Buying Victory Bonds  Saving/ Conserving Food  Keeping your mouth shut  Joining the Army  Demonizing the enemy  Women and the War Effort

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