Transcript Wartime Propaganda - Mrs. Macdonald`s History

Propaganda
Macdonald
World History
Definition
 One sided information spread by the gov’t to
support a cause
Common Goals:
 Recruitment of soldiers
 Financing war effort – bonds or taxes
 Eliminating dissenters; unifying country
 Conservation – rationing
 Participation at home to support the war
Propaganda Tools
 Demonization - portraying the enemy as the
devil
 Emotional appeals – use fear to scare people
 Name calling – loaded stereotypes
 Patriotism – symbols to appeal to national
pride
 Half-Truths or Lies – twisting the truth
Propaganda Tools
 Catchy Slogans – memorable phrases
 Visual Symbols – pictures to appeal to
emotions
 Humor – joke is on the enemy