Propaganda
Techniques
Activity

Introduction

All nations involved in World War II launched massive propaganda campaigns to rally the troops, gain economic support, and demonized the enemy. Buildings, walls, and magazines found themselves covered with propaganda posters. This activity will focus on the different techniques used.

Task

• Examine the types of propaganda and answer questions about them.
• Identify the techniques used for different propaganda posters.

Process

Part A

On the provided worksheet, identify the types of propaganda techniques in the first three examples using the student handout.

Part B

Select five of the fourteen provided propaganda posters and be able to identify the technique used and answer the provided questions. At least two of the five must be from a country other than the United States.

Propaganda Posters

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   (do not do five in a row)
   
   

Part C

1. Select two techniques from your student handout.
2. Using the links below, find three posters that match each of your selected techniques (six total!).
3. For each poster, write a short description of the poster and how the technique is being used (in complete sentences).

Links

• World War II Propaganda Posters from around the world
• World War II Poster Collection (American)
• Propaganda from around the world