History WWII Poster Propaganda

What is happening in the poster?

• Students are fighting in a battlefield

• Students are learning about WWII in a classroom

• A teacher is recruiting soldiers

• A celebration of victory is taking place

What propaganda technique is being used in the poster? Make specific reference to the poster.

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Fear-mongering

• Emotional appeal with symbolism

What message is the poster trying to communicate?

• Enlist in the army

• Excel in your Grade 10 History Unit Test

• Ignore history lessons

• Focus only on WWII military tactics

What symbols are in the poster?

• Planes, tanks, and victory signs

• Farm tools and harvest imagery

• Modern technology like computers

• Abstract shapes

What is the main theme of the poster?

• Importance of participating in warfare

• Criticizing the education system

• Learning history is vital for success

• Promoting military enlistment

What is the likely setting of the poster?

• A war zone

• A classroom intertwined with

• A victory parade

• A library