HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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German submarines used during World War I and World War II against enemy navalwarships and used to blockade (cut off) enemy supply ships
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Glorification of the military. One of the main causes of war.
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A form of communication that presents information to influence an audience toward acommon cause or position
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lying and deception can be the basis of many propaganda techniques including Ad Hominem arguments, Big-Lie, Defamation, Door-in-the-Face, Half-truth, Name-calling or any other technique that is based on dishonesty or deception. For example, many politicians have been found to frequently stretch or break the truth.
Detailed explanation-4: -Definition of Propaganda Misleading statements and even lies may be used to create the desired effect in the public audience. Lobbying, advertising, and missionary activity are all forms of propaganda, but the term is most commonly used in the political arena.
Detailed explanation-5: -Propaganda: Communication that is used to influence an audience. Advertising: Message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.