History propaganda

1. what symbols, if any, are used in the poster? what feelings or emotions are aroused by the symbol(s)?

2. who is the intended audience for this poster?

3. what does the government hope the audience will do as a result of viewing the poster?

4. what propaganda techniques were used in the poster and how were they used (review screen 1 of online lesson 4.06 learn: analyzing propaganda for a description of each propaganda technique)?

5. do you think this poster is an effective propaganda piece? why or why not?

part 2 - using your responses to the questions above, write a well-organized essay analyzing the effectiveness of propaganda in the world war i poster you chose. include, in complete sentences, your answers to the questions above. make sure that you identify the poster you chose.
essay

It's safe to say that this poster is trying to personify the the U.S. in the form of a woman with her arms out, seemingly asking for food. At the time in World War I, the government was trying to slow national food consumption. This image of a woman wearing an American flag, with sort of a solemn look on her face, obviously instilled patriotism in citizens, and by limiting their food intake, gave them the sense that they were helping the war effort.The American citizens, specifically those who had extra food to spare.Reduce their food consumption.Again, the fact that this woman is wearing an American flag, shows that she is purely symbolizing the nation. So, the message behind this image, is that by limiting food during wartime, you're saving food for America, more importantly, Her soldiers in battle.Absolutely. At the time (or in any time of war), citizens are VERY patriotic. World War I was no different. By limiting their food intake, they felt like they had made a great contribution to the war, and felt even more patriotic than they had before! Then, when they go tell their friends, family, etc., that they saved food and "helped the war effort", it made them want to do the same.

As for Part II, these answers should be more than enough to help you to formulate an essay. There is a very important fact you should mention in the essay though; AMERICA DID NOT RATION FOOD DURING WORLD WAR I!!! This poster may clearly indicate that, but they didn't ration, they only urged citizens to save some food of which they didn't need or use. President Hoover and the U.S. Food Administration created many slogans and propaganda to spread the word and convince as many people as they could to save food. This poster was included in this propaganda, as were the many slogans like "Meatless Meals" and "Wheatless Wednesdays". The largest one was "Food Will Win The War", and by these, the government managed to cut down national food consumption by 15%.

Start off the essay by stating how they didn't ration, just limited food intake. Go through the symbolism of the poster, and relate it to other propaganda of the time. Then end it off by saying how successful it was, and how natioanl food intake dropped 15%. Maybe sweeten it up a bit here and there if you need, but you should be well-equipped to write this essay.

Good luck!