USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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The use of information to sway peoples’ opinions.

(A) Posters

(B) Cartoons

(C) ** Propaganda

(D) Bias

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Propaganda is used to promote a particular agenda or point of view. The goals of propaganda can vary, but common goals include shaping people’s opinions, convincing them to support a particular cause or political candidate, or encouraging them to behave in a certain way.

Concept note-2: -Two examples of propaganda include the Uncle Sam army recruitment posters from World War I or the Rosie the Riveter poster from World War II. Both examples use symbols to represent strength and a sense of urgency as they encourage United States citizens to join the war effort.

Concept note-3: -Propaganda is the dissemination of information-facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies-to influence public opinion. Deliberateness and a relatively heavy emphasis on manipulation distinguish propaganda from casual conversation or the free and easy exchange of ideas.

Concept note-4: -Propaganda is a specific type of message presentation directly aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviour of people, rather than impartially providing information.