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This WWI Propaganda and Art interactive also includes:
- Student Activity
- Cablegram from the Acting Adjutant General
- Complaint from Major, N.A., to Captain Smith
- Doughboy Fighting Through Barbed Wire Entanglements
- General Policy Reference the Work of Official Artists
- Memo from Captain William E. Moore to Chief, G-2-D
- Rough Draft of Memo for Chief of Staff from Pershing
- The River at Neufchateau
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Uncle Sam wants you! During World War II, the US government and military created a propaganda campaign to gain public support. The activity uses primary documents such as photos to explain how and why the propaganda campaign was successful. Scholars read documents, complete a worksheet, and participate in group discussion to understand if public perception is more important than public safety.
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Concepts
american history, the united states, america, world war ii, propaganda, propaganda techniques, art forms, art analysis, photojournalism, journalism, journalism ethics, reporters, news reporting, newspapers, news articles, news broadcast, news headlines, news media, media, wars, wartime, public safety, civics, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, image analysis, photograph analysis, photo stories
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create a propaganda poster supporting the war
- Guide a group discussion on public safety versus civil liberties during wartime
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to complete the lesson
Pros
- Activity includes a variety of primary sources to keep pupils engaged
- The resource is easily adapted to remote learning
Cons
- None