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Explore the common objectives and tools used in wartime propaganda during World War II, including recruitment, financing, unity, and resource conservation. Uncover the various techniques such as demonization, emotional appeals, catchy slogans, and humor employed in propaganda posters.
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Analyzing World War I Propaganda Posters AP US History
Common Objectives of Wartime Propaganda • Recruitment of soldiers, either through a draft or voluntary enlistment • Financing the war effort through the sale of war bonds – loans from citizens to the government – or new taxes • Eliminating dissent and unifying the country behind the war effort • Conservation of resources – such as food, oil, and steel – necessary to wage war • Participation in home-front organizations to support the war effort
Common Tools Used in Wartime Propaganda • Demonization • Emotional Appeals • Name Calling • Patriotic Appeals • Half-Truths or Lies • Catchy Slogans • Evocative Visual Symbols • Humor or Caricatures