1. American Revolutionary Posters
Propaganda VS NEWS
What is News?
What is Propaganda?
***THINK-PAIR-SHARE***

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. Boston Massacre Colonist Propaganda

5. 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:

6. United or Die Patriot Propaganda

7. British Propaganda

8. You decide which side this is on?

9. Patriot Propaganda

10. Boston Massacre Which side is this this one supporting?

11. Boston Tea Party You Decide?

12. Stamp Act British

13. Stamp Act for the Colonists

14. Sugar Act British

15. Stamp Act of the Colonists

16. You Decide Which side is this helping?

17. Repeal of the Stamp Act

18. Sons and Daughters of Liberty