Propaganda+-+Erin


 * World War One Propaganda media type="youtube" key="FEzx9fWmfv4?fs=1" height="385" width="480" **

A form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some causes or position.
 * __Propaganda__ **

-Transfer- Used during wartime as an attempt to make the subject view certain item in the same way as another item to link the two in the subjects’ mind. -Plain Folks- is an attempt by the propagandist to convince the public that his views reflect those of the common person. -Name calling- the use of derogatory language or words that carry a negative connotation when describing the enemy. It is use to arouse prejudice among the public. -Lesser of Two Evils- Used to try and convince someone of an idea or proposal by presenting it as a less offensive option. It is implemented during wartime to convince people of the need for sacrifices and it usually accompanied by placing blame on the enemy. -Glittering Generalities- Used most often in political propaganda. They are words that have different positive meaning for an individual but are linked to highly valued concepts. Common words used are glory, love of one’s country and freedom. -Bandwagon- The most common technique used during wartime. It is used to convince the subject that one side is the winning side. •Most propaganda was negative or misleading. Consequently it lead to feelings of anger or sadness by using blackmail and over-exaggeration. •Propaganda is thought to have helped the war effort by getting people to support the war by doing things such as buying war bonds. •The effects of WW1 propaganda are still around today aiding many of the very strong opinions harbored by many. • Propaganda was used during the war to influence the public on the home front and boost moral. •It was used to convince the people that the enemies were evil and also to boost the number of people who enlisted.
 * __Propaganda Techniques__ **
 * __Propaganda Usage__ **

//__**The Use of Propaganda by World Powers**__//

->The whole nation needed to support the king’s decision to enter the war ->Multiple Materials were commissioned for Propaganda because the war was a national cause that needed to be promoted everywhere people looked. -> Propaganda was targeted at specific groups such as women, children, young men, rich people and factory workers. -> The Government wanted to portray Germans as villains and monsters. -> The British wanted America to join the war rather than just fund it.
 * __Britain__ **

->Imperial Germany was against propaganda as it was not in agreement with the Geneva and Hague conventions. -> Germans were offended by the propaganda and those who distributed leaflets against the Kaiser would be put on trial for their life. -> Leaflet distribution was an offence punishable under paragraph 58, sub-paragraph. 9 of the “Militärstrafgesetzbuch“ (“Manual of Military Law”). Paragraph 58 (reads) “He will be punished with death for treason who, with the intention to give aid to a foreign power or to prejudice the German or Allied troops”. Sub-para. 9 (reads) “Spreads hostile appeals or proclamations in the Army”. -> British and American pilots would fly over Germany, dropping leaflets in order to influence the German people. -> German leaflets were mostly used for about six weeks before it lost the war -> Propaganda was used to unite an immigrant country in order to raise the moral as America entered the war. -> Committee on Public Information (CPI) was developed to promote the war domestically while publicizing American war aims abroad. -> CPI recruited heavily from business, media, academia, and the art world to make convincing propaganda. They blended advertising techniques with a sophisticated understanding of human psychology, and its efforts represent the first time that a modern government distributed propaganda on such a large scale. -> CPI calculated emotional appeals, by demonizing Germany, linking the war to the goals of various social groups, and by lying outright. ->Russia had vast amounts of man power (Russian Steamroller) and therefore did not need propaganda to encourage men to enlist in the army. ->Propaganda was produced to encourage public investment in government bonds (convince the people to donate their savings for the military cause) ** Common Slogans Were… ** - Save money and buy military bonds. - Everything for victory for the war. - Help our army and subscribe. - Forward for the Fatherland. - Help our great army to defeat the enemy
 * __Germany__ **
 * __United States of America__ **
 * __Russia__ **

->Did not use propaganda on a large scale like Britain and USA did. ->Dropped leaflets that were forgeries of a Russian proclamation signed by Nicolas II. The fake text says that the war was forced upon him against his will by the intrigue of his kinsman Grand Duke Nicolas and "the treacherous generals" who support him ->Tsar Nicholas responded by claiming that he would not have entered the war had he known it would mean defeat for Russia ->One leaflet dropped on the Russian claims that Austria Hungary will pay seven rubles for each Russian rifle. It could also serve as a surrender leaflet because it claims that any prisoner of war will be treated and fed well.
 * __Austria- Hungary__ **

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