World War 1: Propaganda
By: Briquelle Stinson
Save the Food:
Technique:Glittering Generality
During World War one things such as wheat and sugar were needed for the army. This propaganda poster is used to try to convince the american people not eat bread that way it can be sent to the soldiers fighting the war.
Financing the war:
Targeted:American people
Technique:Glittering Generality
In order to finance the war the american people were able to buy war bonds. This poster is trying to convince the american people that if they buy the bonds then they are helping america win the war.Crush Germany:
Targeted:American People
Technique:Name calling
This is another propaganda poster that refers to buying Liberty bonds. This poster refers to germany who was called the menace of the sea because they were sinking U.S. passenger ships.Business and Government:
Targeted: Women and business
Technique:Glittering generalityThis symbolizes the marrige of the government and business. Businesses at this time were now used to make materials for the war
Sedition act:
Technique:Transfer
This image symbolizes how the government made a law saying you couldn't speak negatively about or against the government during a time of war.
Modern day:
Technique:Transfer
The image is reminding the people of the injustices done to america.