Question

primary source analysis
question # 12
\bandwagon\ is a form of propaganda that suggests that since everyone is doing it, you should too. examine this u.s. wwii propaganda poster. then answer the questions.
how does rosie the riveter, with her \we can do it!\ slogan, and the image of the women in the workforce rely on the bandwagon technique? (choose 2)
a the \we\ in rosie the riveters slogan suggests that all women can do it
b the image of rosie the riveter shows that women can be tough
c the image of the women implies all women can do different jobs
d the image of the women implies each woman is an individual in her own right

Explanation:

The bandwagon propaganda technique encourages participation by implying "everyone is doing it."

• Option A: The "We" in the slogan frames the effort as a collective of all women, suggesting everyone is joining in, which aligns with bandwagon.
• Option C: The image of women in diverse jobs shows a broad group of women participating in the workforce, implying this is a widespread, collective action that others should join, fitting the bandwagon technique.

Options B and D focus on individual traits (toughness, individuality) rather than the collective "everyone is doing it" core of bandwagon.

Answer:

A. the "We" in Rosie the Riveter's slogan suggests that all women can do it
C. the image of the women implies all women can do different jobs