How does the author use the analogy of "funhouse mirrors' to help readers understand dystopian fiction?

What occured in preparations of war

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.

Why would be a good national slogan that people could identify with and rally behind