USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

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During World War I, U.S. propaganda posters often portrayed German soldiers as

(A) ** evil violators of human rights.

(B) liberators of oppressed peoples.

(C) honorable opponents.

(D) weak and lazy.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale.

Concept note-2: -Atrocity propaganda The German and the Austro-Hungarian soldiers were depicted as inhumane savages, and their barbarity was emphasized as a way to provide justification for the war.

Concept note-3: -Posters were produced to encourage and inspire Americans, but also to warn, scold, and scare Americans as well. They used psychological tactics, guilt, and emotions to appeal to the patriotism and loyalty of the public.

Concept note-4: -Great Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary turned to various forms of propaganda as a tool to popularize support for involvement in World War I. Propaganda played a significant factor in keeping armies from withering away due to lack of recruits and support.