Propaganda in World war ii
Today, when we hear the word propaganda, it carries a strongly negative connotation. The first thing that probably comes to mind is Nazi propaganda from World War II. Nazis attempted to gain popular support among the German population for its military campaigns and ethnic cleansing programs. They did so by using propaganda to disparage and demonize the different groups they sought to destroy. Racial and ethnic stereotypes were often used to achieve this effect.
The caption on this Nazi propaganda poster translates as: "Behind the enemy powers: the Jew."
Based on what you know about the Nazis and World War II, what specific characteristics of this poster help it to achieve its purpose?
The caption on this Nazi propaganda poster translates as: "Behind the enemy powers: the Jew."
Based on what you know about the Nazis and World War II, what specific characteristics of this poster help it to achieve its purpose?
propaganda in america
The Nazis were not the only ones to use negative forms of propaganda during World War II. The United States used many of the same tactics to further its own political agenda. While Jewish stereotypes prevailed in Germany, other forms of stereotypes were used in much the same way here in America.
What message is this poster attempting to communicate?
How does it deliver this message?
What message is this poster attempting to communicate?
How does it deliver this message?
Video vocabulary:
microcosm: a little world, or a world in miniature.
As you watch the video, write down at least 3 different techniques used by the Nazis to help make their propaganda more effective. How were they able to make so many Germans accept their beliefs?
microcosm: a little world, or a world in miniature.
As you watch the video, write down at least 3 different techniques used by the Nazis to help make their propaganda more effective. How were they able to make so many Germans accept their beliefs?
More examples from world war ii:
From where do you think each of these examples comes from? How do you know?
What kinds of emotions do each of these examples attempt to create in the minds of the the audience? Are they successful? Why or why not?
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What kinds of emotions do each of these examples attempt to create in the minds of the the audience? Are they successful? Why or why not?
Continue on to Types of Propaganda