1. Macdonald World History
Propaganda
Macdonald
World History

2. Definition
One sided information spread by the gov’t to support a cause

3. Common Goals: Recruitment of soldiers
Financing war effort – bonds or taxes
Eliminating dissenters; unifying country
Conservation – rationing
Participation at home to support the war

4. Propaganda Tools Demonization - portraying the enemy as the devil
Emotional appeals – use fear to scare people
Name calling – loaded stereotypes
Patriotism – symbols to appeal to national pride
Half-Truths or Lies – twisting the truth

5. Propaganda Tools Catchy Slogans – memorable phrases
Visual Symbols – pictures to appeal to emotions
Humor – joke is on the enemy