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What is the message? How is
it conveyed?
War Propaganda
You have learned about what the war was like for those who
experienced it. Now we will look at how the war was sold to the
people of each nation.
Governments on all sides in the war designed one-sided
propaganda campaigns to influence actions and opinions
After learning about the purpose and differing types of propaganda,
identify what the propaganda posters are trying to accomplish.
Propaganda: Government manipulation techniques used to influence the public, especially
during war-time.
Bandwagon: Trying to convince people to follow the crowd and to join in because others
are doing it too.
Demonization: The use of derogatory language or images that reflect negatively on the
enemy. The creation in the public mind of an enemy who isn’t quite human, an evil and
bestial “Other” who doesn’t respect normal morality and “rules” of war. This form of
propaganda tries to cause prejudice in people’s attitudes toward a group, person or country.
Transfer: This type of propaganda tries to get people to view two different objects as linked
together. An example of this is showing a picture of an American flag together with a
family enjoying a picnic. The idea of this would be to connect the flag and patriotism with
family values. This type of propaganda uses symbols to either create positive or negative
feelings for the public.
Glittering Generalities: Using words such as honor, freedom, democracy, glory, etc. that
have a positive connotation for the public and linking it to the government’s cause.
British Propaganda
Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?
British Propaganda
Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?
German Propaganda
The beloved
homeland must
stay peaceful
Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?
German Propaganda Type of propaganda? Intended impact?
Go on soldier! and
fulfill your duty!
Christ, the good
shepherd watches
over his flock. Our
Father in heaven,
hallowed be your
name, Your
kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in
heaven.
“War loans help the guardians of
your happiness.”
Russian Propaganda
Type of propaganda? Intended impact?
Bolsheviks bring war, unemployment & hunger
German Propaganda
Austrian Propaganda
Sign on - 7th War Loan
Type of propaganda? Intended impact?
Sign on to the 6th War Loan
French Propaganda
Type of propaganda? What is it trying to accomplish?
Australian Propaganda
Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?
Australian Propaganda
Canadian Propaganda
Type of propaganda? Intended Impact?
US
Propaganda
Type of
propaganda?
Intended impact?
German Poster
Think of Your Children!
Make Your Own WWI Propaganda Poster
Goal: Make a propaganda poster that illustrates you understand what
propaganda is, types of possible propaganda and different ways the war
impacted civilians.
1. Use at least one of the types of propaganda we discussed in class (such as
bandwagon, name calling, glittering generalities, etc.)
2. Use images or words and images that would have been realistic for WWI
from either the Allied or Central powers.
3. Have a clear message about what it is asking people to do.
4. Have clear text and artwork. The artwork should be a reflection of your time
and effort.
5. Attach to the poster a ½ page of writing describing the type of
propaganda and how it would have been used during WWI. What
background information does the viewer of your poster have to know to
understand it?