Learning Target: I can analyze primary and secondary sources to understand how countries used propaganda posters to motivate their citizens to support their country during the war Do Now: Take out homework. Analyze the following poster. What is the message the poster is trying to give to its audience? What key symbols and phrases are used in the poster to deliver the message?

U.S. Enters WWI Due to the recent events of the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram, President Wilson decides its time for the U.S. to enter WWI. June 1917, U.S. troops arrive in France to give much needed help take on Germany.

What is propaganda? Propaganda- opinions expressed for the purpose of influencing the actions of others.

Propaganda in World War I President Wilson creates the Committee on Public Information to rally the country To gain support for the war the committee used: – Writers – Artists – Photographers – Filmmakers

Propaganda Techniques Recruitment of soldiers: Posters aimed at recruitment attempted to get men to join the army and fight for their country. Conservation of goods: These posters encouraged people at home to conserve goods so that they could be used by soldiers in the war. Purchasing of war bonds: These posters advocated the purchase of war bonds, which would help the government fund the war. Support for the war at home: These posters encouraged people not in the army to become involved in the war at home by joining organizations or working in industries related to the war effort. Catchy phrases: Posters often used catchy phrases or slogans in order to stick in the memory of the people who saw them. Appeals to patriotism: Displaying symbols of the country was a strategy used in propaganda posters, and could include anything from flags to symbols such as eagles. Demonization of the enemy: Another strategy involved a direct attack on the enemy. In these posters the enemy is portrayed as a demonic figure that is often doing things that no moral human being would do. Half-Truths/Half-Lies: These posters used inaccurate information in an attempt to persuade viewers. Caricatures: These posters portray the enemy in a ridiculous fashion and make them appear as if they are not human. Appeals to emotion: These posters attempt to create an emotional response in the viewer, who will then be compelled to act. Name Calling: These posters resort to insults or name calling directed at the enemy.

Activity: With your group analyze the WWI propaganda posters and complete the following guided questions for the posters. Guided Questions for Posters – For whom is this poster intended? – What is the poster trying to get the audience to do? – What symbols, key words or well known images are used? – What type of propaganda does the poster use?

Essential Question How did the U.S. use propaganda to gain support for participation in World War I?