Transcript World War I Poster assignment ww1_posters.1

Propaganda in WWI
• Not all Americans were ready or
prepared for the requested sacrifices
during WWI.
• To inspire, them to make these
sacrifices, many posters were
produced to spread these ideals.
For each of the following
posters, do the following:
• Describe the picture. Be sure to
include colors, attitudes displayed by
the characters, implements, and any
writing.
• What parts of your description have a
purpose of sending a “special
message?”
• What is the purpose of this poster?
Why were these posters used or
needed? What might it imply
about the attitudes of Americans
toward their involvement in WWI?