Ideology & Propaganda
Review ALL of the propaganda posters from the USSR and the USA. The USSR posters are from the revolution period and Stalin's reign. The USA posters are from the World War II and Great Depression period. After you have reviewed all the posters, choose one example from each (one from USSR, and one from USA) and analyze them using the following question set.
Russian Revolution Propaganda
"Capital as the source of all evil."
"The Life of the Illiterate..."
USA World War II Propaganda
"WARNING! Our Homes Are in Danger Now!"
"We're Fighting to Prevent This"
Related Propaganda Links
Propaganda and Advertising: PBS Kids Media Smart
LivingRoom Candidate Fact Checker: Are they telling the truth in their ads?
PBS.org Election website CNN Political Issues Page On The Issues Website
Washington Post Website NPR: Political Elections Map Interactive
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