PPT-Propaganda and the Cold War:

A Commentary b y Rebecca A Burns Propaganda is a deliberate endeavor to manipulate the thoughts emotions perceptions and behavior of a group of people to achieve a desired response During the Cold War both the United States and the Soviet Union used propaganda to unite their countrymen and to wage psychological warfare on the opposing country . What is Propaganda?. (n.) information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. .. . What other definitions or examples can you think of? . DO NOW. Pages 68-69. Learning . Target: I can increase . my knowledge . of propaganda tools and develop an understanding of the specific goals and strategies used by the governments during WWII. .. Why it’s important: Propaganda is everywhere; understand how it can change views- power of it over . The . Homefront. War Measures Act. Censorship & Propaganda. Conscription Crisis . “Enemy Alien” internment. Role of Women . War Measures Act. August 22, 1914: War Measures Act. Canada passed the War Measures Act in order to provide the government with new and intrusive powers to prosecute the war. . How media and communications have affected our history. Cartoons weren’t only for kids…. During this time, film . studios used animated characters to spread propaganda and educate Americans about their . Period after WWII is referred to as the Cold War. : the tense relationship between capitalism (mainly the USA) and communism (Soviet Union). Postwar (after WWII) discussions were . postponed as long as possible. Why a cold war?. Setting the stage: During and After WWII . The U.S. and Soviet Union were . allies. during WWII. Both counties . spied. on each other during WWII . Both wanted to share as little as possible in the victory over the . By end of WWII, alliance between G.B., U.S., and U.S.S.R. disintegrating. Cold war = competition for global influence between democracy/capitalism and communism. Led to: alliances (-> “iron curtain”), client states, arms race, diplomatic . designed to . shape public opinion and behavior.. Definition. Propaganda is biased information . designed to . shape public opinion and behavior. .. Effectiveness depends on. A . message . that will resonate with a specific audience. How media and communications have affected our history. Cartoons weren’t only for kids…. During this time, film . studios used animated characters to spread propaganda and educate Americans about their . Homework. Chapter 17 Section 3: Questions 1-3. Start preparing for Final. Learning objectives. Engage in visual learning regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Analyze Cold War imagery and writing. Prepare for District Assessment. :. A . form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or . position.. 1. Based on the examples seen in class, what do you believe to be the requirements for the effective use of propaganda?. Objectives. examine WWI propaganda posters . discuss the objectives, uses, and successes of propaganda. You see it everyday…. Propaganda and advertising are very similar. Advertising is often meant to get people to buy a product or use a service. :. A . form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or . position.. 1. Based on the examples seen in class, what do you believe to be the requirements for the effective use of propaganda?. SEO is anything but a “one size fits all” strategy. What works for one website may not work for another. And what worked for you in the past may not yield the same results in the future.