Propaganda in WWI Main purposes of propaganda Getting

Propaganda in WWI

Main purposes of propaganda – Getting support of women and the Home Front (rationing, industrial production, farming, buying Victory Bonds, etc. ) – Encouraging enlistment – Supporting Union Government (Conscription)

Elements of propaganda – Message—what it’s saying – Purpose—why the government wants/needs to say this – Audience—to whom it’s directed – Methods—how they do it • Examine the images, people, slogans, fonts, symbols and colours to see what tactics they’re using

Methods commonly used • Most posters appeal to or attack a person’s: – Patriotism – Sense of duty / work ethic – Manhood – Womanhood – Guilt/shame – Family – Other?

• Consider ALL of these as we analyze the following posters. • Do YOU see any common themes or tactics being used?

Analyze the posters

Your Assignment • Create your own propaganda poster to achieve one of the purposes above • Your poster must contain all elements of propaganda AND be visually pleasing (not looking for Rembrandt!) • Above all: Be appropriate in your purpose and message. Ask yourself: What did the government want to get across and how could they best do it?

Grading Scale Message /10 Purpose /10 Audience /10 Methods /10 Visual appeal /10