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Propaganda in
World War I
Total War
Countries devoted all their
resources to the war effort
The entire force of government
was dedicated to winning the
conflict
The conflict affected everyone, it
touched not only soldiers but
civilians as well
It affected not just the military
but put also political, economic
and social institution
In each country, the wartime
government took control of the
economy. Governments told
factories what to produce and
how much. Numerous factories
were converted to munitions
factories. Nearly every able-body
civilian was put to work in the
war effort.
So many goods were in short
supply that governments turned
to rationing
Governments also suppressed
anti-war activity – sometimes
forcibly
Governments also used
propaganda to keep up
morale and support for the
war effort
Propaganda
The spreading of ideas,
information or rumor for the
purpose of helping or
injuring an institution, a
cause or a person
Ideas, facts or allegations
spread deliberately to further
one’s cause or to damage an
opposing cause
One of the main instruments
of propaganda was the war
poster
Viewing Propaganda
Questions to ask
Who is the Target Audience?
What is the Function?
What is the Technique
(emotional ploy) used?
Poster Contest
Create a poster that could be
used by one of the
combatants for propaganda
purposes during WWI
Poster should be as authentic
as possible to the period
Things to Consider
Target Audience: who is it aimed
at, where will it be located?
Function: what is its purpose?
Technique: what emotional ploy
would be effective?
Graphic Element: what would be
most effective?
Slogan or Banner: what would
be the most effective choice of
wording?