1. Propaganda

2. Warm-Up 1. What is propaganda? 2. Where is it used? And why?
3. What mediums were used to spread propaganda during the war?
4. What messages were being sent?

3. Definition
Propaganda is the spreading of ideas, information or rumours for the purpose of furthering a cause or goal.
Selective and often distorts the truth

4. mediums
Newspapers
posters

5. Wartime Messages Support the war/government Join the army
Buy war bonds
use less fuel / Eat less meat /increase production
Vilify enemies: “The Huns” and EXAGGERATE victories

6. Poster Questions: Who is the intended audience?
What is the main message of this poster?
How does the poster convey the intended message? (emotions such as fear, patriotism, etc)
Why is this an important message to be sending out?