Curated OER
Historical Witness: Social Messaging
Students complete activities to study the propaganda elements from various war times. In this war propaganda lesson plan, students compare and contrast works of art from various viewpoints about war from varying social periods. Students...
University of Arizona
International Studies Association: Mobilizing Public Support for War
A scholarly look at the use of propaganda to influence American support for World War I once the country entered the fray. Read about the Committee on Public Information, examples of harassment of those not deemed sufficiently patriotic,...
Other
Peel Heritage Complex: Images of War
Images of War is an exhibit about war posters and propaganda. Many of the posters came from the private collection of Ivan Melhuish who worked at Canada Packers in Toronto during World War II.
Other
Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Food Administration
Examples of posters used by the Food Administration during World War I to promote food conservation.
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Boston Historical Society: Boston Massacre: Using Images and Documents [Pdf]
A fantastic teacher resource tool for helping students understand the significance of the Boston Massacre as an event that propelled America into a war for independence with England.
Emory University
Beck Center: The Great War
An interesting site that looks at World War I from a very personal level by looking at the post cards of the countries involved in the war as well as a site for World War I poetry. Hyperlinks help you navigate the extensive information.
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Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: "Americans Will Always Fight for Liberty"
View a photo and read a brief description of the "1778-1943 Americans Will Always Fight For Liberty" poster. Also included is a description of the role of the U.S. Office of War Information and the themes it developed for war propaganda.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Propaganda Techniques: Advertising, Media, Politics &War
Designed by a teacher, this extensive site covers definition, examples, quizzes and lesson plans for teachers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.