World Wars One and Two used propaganda both positively and damagingly. Different Countries in World War One used propaganda in a positive way. America used Propaganda to recruit young men for the military. Posters such as the renowned Uncle Sam “ I want you for the U.S. army ” were a major means of inspiring men to enlist and help their country. These types of propaganda focused on the individual and making them feel like they could make a difference and belong to something bigger than themselves(ADD CITATION BL.UK). At the beginning of WW1, America had a fairly small standing military so when the war broke out, they needed men quickly. Propaganda such as the Uncle Sam poster were used to make men feel obligated to help their country, if not for personal pride, then for the public honor guaranteed by the government. Transition: Propaganda was used by Britain to inspire nationalism and patriotism in citizens. The British government used iconic figures in propaganda such as characters from popular folk tales to strengthen national identity as
World Wars One and Two used propaganda both positively and damagingly. Different Countries in World War One used propaganda in a positive way. America used Propaganda to recruit young men for the military. Posters such as the renowned Uncle Sam “ I want you for the U.S. army ” were a major means of inspiring men to enlist and help their country. These types of propaganda focused on the individual and making them feel like they could make a difference and belong to something bigger than themselves(ADD CITATION BL.UK). At the beginning of WW1, America had a fairly small standing military so when the war broke out, they needed men quickly. Propaganda such as the Uncle Sam poster were used to make men feel obligated to help their country, if not for personal pride, then for the public honor guaranteed by the government. Transition: Propaganda was used by Britain to inspire nationalism and patriotism in citizens. The British government used iconic figures in propaganda such as characters from popular folk tales to strengthen national identity as