Download World War II Propaganda WEBQUEST

WW II PROPAGANDA WEBQUEST
Directions:
Dear Distinguished Scholars,
Complete the following tasks and then email this sheet – as an attachment – to your esteemed
instructor.
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You are a German or American citizen during World War II. In your country you see and hear the
images of propaganda that your government puts out, including songs, films, speeches, flags, and
posters. THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT, BUT YOU MAY SHARE IDEAS WITH OTHERS.
Germans: Christian, Katie, Sara, Erin, Lance, Butch
Americans: Caroline, Lauren, Ricky, Emma, Rachel, Felipe
PART I - Your Situation as German or American citizen – choose ONE of the following roles:
Soldier - You believe in military might and the strength of your country.
Journalist - You seek the truth, but you also like to present the side of the majority in your
writings.
Factory Worker - You know your work sustains your country, and though hard times have
just passed you hope for a better tomorrow.
1. Brief Personal Description (creativity encouraged):
2. What wishes do you have? What improvements would you like to see?
3. How can your government meet those needs?
PART II - Examine the U.S. Propaganda Poster links below if you're an American, or the German
Propaganda Poster links if you're a German.
As you view the posters, remember how you would see them in your country. How do the
messages relate to your problems? How do the posters help fulfill your wishes? How may the
government help meet your needs? Try to think as a German citizen of the 30s or the 40s would
think, or an American citizen.
U.S. - Powers of Persuasion Exhibit This Exhibit is divided into two parts.
U.S. - WWII Posters from the WPA
Germany - Nazi-Era Posters
Germany - Nazi Postcards
IF YOU HAVE TIME, WHEN YOU FINISH VIEWING THE POSTERS FOR YOUR ASSIGNED COUNTRY AND HAVE COMPLETED THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, VIEW THE POSTERS FROM THE OTHER COUNTRY.
4. How would you describe the posters? State at least three generalizations.
5. What images of propaganda can you identify in the posters? What effects do the images have?
(Be specific.)