World War I Propaganda Tactics

The video tutorial introduces a project on creating World War I propaganda posters. It outlines the five main objectives of propaganda during the war: recruitment, revenue generation, elimination of dissent, conservation of resources, and increasing home front support. The tutorial also explains seven common propaganda tactics: name calling, derogatory generalities, euphemism, transfer, testimonial, bandwagon, and fear. Students are instructed to select a country, research existing posters, choose an objective, and apply a tactic to design their own poster.

What is the main purpose of the World War I propaganda poster project?

• To design a World War I propaganda poster

• To make a documentary about World War I

• To create a modern advertisement

• To write an essay on World War I

Which of the following was NOT an objective of World War I propaganda?

• Generating revenue

• Recruitment of soldiers

• Conservation of resources

• Promoting peace talks

What tactic involves using negative words to associate the enemy with evil?

• Euphemism

• Transfer

• Testimonial

• Name calling

Which tactic uses a respected figure to promote the war effort?

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Fear

• Euphemism

What is the purpose of the 'bandwagon' tactic in propaganda?

• To create fear of the enemy

• To encourage people to join because others are doing it

• To soften the impact of negative news

• To use respected figures to promote the cause

Which of the following is an example of the 'fear' tactic?

• Using positive words to describe the war effort

• Using a celebrity to endorse the war

• Warning of an enemy invasion

• Encouraging resource conservation

What should students do first in their World War I propaganda poster project?

• Choose a tactic

• Design the poster

• Pick a country to represent

• Write a report

What is the benefit of choosing a country other than the United States for the project?

• More points

• Less research required

• Easier to design

• No benefit

What is the final step in creating the propaganda poster?

• Research other posters

• Choose a color scheme

• Pick a tactic to use

• Submit the poster

What should students do if they have questions about the project?

• Search online

• Ignore the questions

• Ask the teacher

• Ask a friend