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how did americans support the war after joining in 1917?
term | definition/notes
propaganda |
committee for public info. |
For "Propaganda": During WWI, after 1917, US used propaganda (via Committee for Public Info) to shape public opinion, promote patriotism, encourage support for war efforts (buying bonds, enlisting, conserving resources), and portray enemies negatively. It was persuasive communication to mobilize the public.
For "Committee for Public Info. (CPI)": Established in 1917, led by George Creel. The CPI created propaganda (posters, pamphlets, speeches) to unify public support for WWI, explain war goals, and counter opposition. It used techniques like "four - minute men" (speakers) and visual/media campaigns to rally Americans behind the war.
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- Propaganda: Persuasive communication (via media, speeches, posters) used by the US after 1917 to mobilize public support for WWI, promoting patriotism, war efforts (e.g., bond buying, enlistment), and portraying enemies negatively.
- Committee for Public Info.: Established in 1917 (led by George Creel), it produced propaganda to unify American support for WWI, using methods like "four - minute men" and media campaigns to explain war goals and rally the public.