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By zachlowe1
On July 12, 2019
Bell Ringer: World War I Posters
World War I Posters
This clip visits the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri (MO) to learn about the history behind several posters.
Description
This bellringer highlights the history and purpose behind several World War I-era posters at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri (MO).
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was the purpose of posters during World War I?
- Compare the French poster with the 2nd Liberty Loan Poster. Why do you think these differences exist?
- What role did symbols play in America's posters?
- How do you think the "Spirit of 1917" poster made Americans feel? Why?
- Are there any present-day examples that are similar to what you saw in the clip? Explain your answer.
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Artist License
- Belligerent
- Pathos
- Propaganda
- Uncle Sam
- World War I