Explore what propaganda is. then, using online resources, select any war poster that was displayed across the united states during world war i and answer the following questions

Propaganda is a marketing/communication mechanism which consists on using subjective information, or acts presented in a selective manner,  with the aim of convincing and of directing the behaviour of an audience towards the desired objectives. The term is related to a manipulative approach.

For instance, the photo attached shows a poster from the WWI period, in which the enemy is represented as a beast that needs to be beaten. It tries to convince the public opinion about the necessity of the US getting involved in the conflict, even tough it was fought in Europe. This is clear when reading the sentence on the right: "If this war is not fought to a finish in Europe, it will be on the soil of the United States".

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

information is crucial for making good decisions