WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ideas that are spread in order to promote a cause or to damage opposing cause
A
militarism
B
reparations
C
propaganda
D
mobilize
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Propaganda is defined as, “ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one’s cause or to damage an opposing cause” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).

Detailed explanation-2: -Propaganda is the spreading of information in support of a cause. It’s not so important whether the information is true or false or if the cause is just or not-it’s all propaganda.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common media for transmitting propaganda messages include news reports, government reports, historical revision, junk science, books, leaflets, movies, radio, television, and posters. Some propaganda campaigns follow a strategic transmission pattern to indoctrinate the target group.

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