Propaganda and WORLD WAR ONE

Why was propaganda an effective tool for promoting war?

What is it? Information is often presented in a distorted manner. Ideas, information, or rumors that are deliberately spread for the purpose of influencing people’s thought or actions. Information is often presented in a distorted manner. Information may be true although no attempt is made to present the other side.

What are some of the techniques? Present half-truths Only present facts that supports one’s own cause or view Use name calling Identify the cause with a famous person or noble idea. Show the other side in the worst possible way. The use of guilt The bandwagon - everyone does it! Induce fear and paranoia in the audience Portray “plain folks” What are some of the techniques?

Why was it popular in WWI? It was used to gain recruits. It helped gain public support for military spending and war efforts. It demonized the opposing side. It helped military leaders inspire their men Why was it popular in WWI?

What were some of the most popular means of spreading propaganda?

Posters

THE RUSSIANS ARE PORTRAYED AS VODKA GUZZLERS

A German poster which says: “God Punish England”

ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL

prepare to be blown up by the Germans!! If you don’t enlist- prepare to be blown up by the Germans!!

The Bandwagon Approach

This poster uses fear and paranoia

MORE FEAR AND PARANOIA No- these are not cowboy boots. They are German - the eagle symbol is a giveaway

One-sided information about Germany from the Committee of Public Information The German soldier is crushing New York!!

Making the Germans look bad for sinking the Lusitania Notice* no attempt is made to explain the other side!

A French version of the Uncle Sam “I Want You Poster”

Use a famous person like Uncle Sam

Name Calling

Likening the Red Cross to the Virgin Mary Anyone notice this is the Pieta?

Postcards

Even little kids support the war!!!

Not a very flattering picture of Kaiser Wilhelm II!!

Lost But Not Forgotten Country THE TRANSLATION OF THE CARD You must carve in your heart these words; as in stone What we have lost, will be regained THE TRANSLATION OF THE CARD

The head of Franz Joseph Wilhelm II as a demon The head of Franz Joseph Paris is burning He stands on the backs of the Allied leaders who are up to their chests in blood

Use of famous images such as the American eagle

ALL THE ALLIES WORKING TOGETHER TO DEFEAT THE CENTRAL POWERS

The Central Powers The Allies

Using Name calling

Teufel Hunden = Devil Dogs

Canada

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

Great Britain

Great Britain