Life in the trenches; Propaganda in the US and other countries.

 

Read 438, the Focus on Everyday Life

lDescribe the horror of the trenches according to one British writer. What are the common elements in each of the 4 pictures?

lp. 438-9 q. 1-2

lWhat personal traits (characteristics) would help you survive?

Interpret Primary Source Document

Websites:  Your choice.

1. Go to:   http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/ww1posters/?ref=search(or Learn NC)
2. Mentalfloss.com  World War 1 recruitment posters
3. Library of Congress World War 1 posters 
4. German War posters
5. French
6. Austrian

Look at all 10 American war propaganda and recruiting posters.  Read the descriptions.  List/Rank order your top3.

Analysis:  For your favorite poster Describe what you see; identify the symbolism; Is this propaganda? Facts or emotions?  What emotions? Explain.

Print out your favorite poster with your Analysis