For each propaganda poster choose the most appropriate objective.
Objectives:
Recruitment of Soldiers
Financing the War (war bonds/taxes)
Nationalism
Conservation of Resources
Participation in home-front organizations to support the war effort
Posters:
1. The Hun and The Home Poster
2. Halt the Hun Buy U.S. government bonds third liberty loan
3. Women of Britain Say - Go
4. Hun or Home? Buy more liberty bonds
5. The Empire Needs Men!
6. Coal Save your bit
7. Preserve perishable produce
8. Daddy, what did you do in the Great War?
9. Food is Ammunition - Don't waste it.
10. Are you in this?
11. don't stop saving food
12. First call I need you in the navy this minute!
13. Once a German- always a German
14. Red Cross or Iron Cross?
15. Come into the ranks and fight for your king and Country- Don't stay in the crowd and stare.
What method of recruiting soldiers do you feel is effective? (What kind of poster would motivate you to join the army?
Why do you think governments needed to finance the war? What did they need to pay for?
What types of products needed to be conserved for the war effort?
What type of imagery do you think made posters effective? (dark, positive, negative, nationalistic, etc) Explain why.
1. Nationalism
2. Financing the War (war bonds)
3. Recruitment of Soldiers
4. Financing the War (war bonds)
5. Recruitment of Soldiers
6. Conservation of Resources
7. Conservation of Resources
8. Nationalism
9. Conservation of Resources
10. Recruitment of Soldiers
11. Conservation of Resources
12. Recruitment of Soldiers
13. Nationalism
14. Participation in home-front organizations
15. Recruitment of Soldiers
An effective method of recruiting soldiers would be a poster that appeals to a sense of duty and patriotism, showcasing the importance of fighting for one's country and the benefits of joining the army. Posters that highlight the heroism and bravery of soldiers, as well as the pride of serving one's nation, could be motivating for potential recruits.
Governments needed to finance the war in order to pay for weapons, equipment, supplies, troops, and other resources necessary for the war effort. The costs of war can be enormous, and financing through war bonds, taxes, and other means was essential to cover these expenses.
Products such as food, coal, and other resources needed to be conserved for the war effort to ensure that there was enough supply for the troops and civilians. Conservation efforts were important to prevent shortages and ensure that resources were used effectively and efficiently.
Posters with strong imagery that evoked a sense of national pride, duty, and sacrifice were often the most effective. Positive imagery of soldiers as heroes fighting for their country, as well as negative imagery of the enemy, could appeal to emotions and motivate individuals to support the war effort. Nationalistic imagery that emphasized the greatness and strength of the nation could also be powerful in rallying support for the war.