Please click here to go to the National Holocaust Museum's site on propaganda. Where it says "Features," please read the definition for what propaganda is by clicking on the "Learn More" button and record the definition on your propaganda worksheet.
How was propaganda used in World War I and II? After the war, how is propaganda used today?
How does propaganda work? Is it always an effective tool? Why or why not?
Click here to read about when propaganda encourages genocide. Read the section about hate speech vs. incitement to genocide. What is the difference between the two?
Next, click here to read a little bit more about propaganda used during WWII. Click the arrows at the bottom where it says "Writing the News" and read each slide. How did Hitler write the news?
What was the name of the most famous antisemetic newspaper in Germany? What was the name of the newspaper that became a "lifeline for Jews"?
What are some of the different tools that the Germans used to spread propaganda? Name at least three mediums.
How did the Nazi regime limit information after they invaded Poland?
Click here to explore some various themes. Click on the poster that interests you and read a little bit about the different topics.
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