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APK: Activation of Prior Knowledge
Write at least 2-3 sentences about a time…
When you were influenced, inspired, motivated or angered by something
someone wrote.
Question of the Day
What effect did propaganda have on colonists
during the time of great struggle in the American
colonies?
PROPAGANDA
Michael Quinones, NBCT
www.socialstudiesguy.com
How early writers inflamed the masses
What is propaganda?
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Speech intended to sway
opinion.
Often [if not always]
inflammatory, sarcastic or
exaggerated.
Sometimes “scary.”
Propaganda in early America
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Thomas Paine published a
pamphlet titled Common
Sense in January of
1776.
Published anonymously.
Advocated a separation
by America from England.
Common Sense
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To Paine it was “common
sense” to seek independence.
England was exploiting the
riches and resources of
America.
“We no longer need her
protection.”
Power of the Press
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Peter Zenger, a newspaper
editor, printed a series of
articles.
Critical of New York’s royal
governor.
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Accused of seditious libel.
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Arrested and tried.
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Found not guilty.
Boston as Bastion of
Propaganda
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Sam Adams, cousin of John
Adams, was active in
propaganda.
He was the leader of a
group of Boston
“troublemakers” named the
Sons of Liberty
Publication of many
pamphlets and newspapers
spread word.
Patrick Henry
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A member of Virginia’s House of
Burgesses.
Advocated military attack on
British forces in March of 1775 in
the Virginia Resolves.
 “Is life so dear, or peace so
sweet, as to be purchased at the
price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God! I know
not what course others may take;
but as for me, give me liberty or
give me death!”
Assignment: Creating Colonial Propaganda
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Colonial Propaganda Poster
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Congratulations, you have been chosen by fellow
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In your poster you need to include the
following:
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Name of colony or group you represent
Argument for or against rebellion that is
backed historically
Five (5) valid reasons to support your side
1-3 illustrations
Make poster look real for the time period
In your propaganda poster you need to pick a
date from the Seven Years’ War to [1763] the
Declaration of Independence [1776] to argue
and encourage support for your cause.
Remember to be creative, accurate and have
fun!
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colonists to create a propaganda poster to help
recruit support for or against colonial rebellion
in your colony. Your job is to encourage your
fellow colonists to support your argument and
gain a better understanding of your colony’s
views and way of life.
Due Date:
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