Bell ringer- Pick one of these images explain
what you think the message behind it is.
Propaganda of WWII
World Studies
What is propaganda?
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The spreading of ideas to promote a certain
cause or to damage an opposing cause.
Presents fact selectively (aka lying)
Appeals to one’s sense of pride, nationalism,
patriotism, and/or emotion.
It may also use stereotypes, fear, exaggeration,
and racism to persuade people to a cause.
Types of Propaganda
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Radio broadcasts
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Posters
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Slogans
Comics
Speeches
T.V. commercials
Cartoons
Music
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Propaganda during WWII
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Posters
Newsreels/movies
Radio
Speeches
Music
Adolf Hitler said…
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“ To be effective,
propaganda must be
aimed at the emotions.
The masses are not moved
by scientific ideas…but by
primitive feelings, terror,
force, and discipline.
Propaganda must reduce
everything to simple
slogans and must
concentrate on one
enemy.”
Nationalism
Revenge
Girls love a fightin’ man!
Women! Do your part!
Food for Freedom
Go easy on the gas…
Our enemy is EVIL!!!
Racism?
Be careful what you say…
Reverse Psychology
Be careful who you…
Both sides can play this game!