Propaganda in World War II

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Objective

I can analyze how WWII propaganda influenced public opinion and morale.

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Warm-up video

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · 2:50

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is propaganda, and how did the Nazis use it to shape public opinion during World War II?

2

Describe two techniques the Nazis employed in their propaganda efforts. How did these techniques aim to influence the German population?

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Exit ticket

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Describe how the Nazis used radio as a propaganda tool during World War II. What impact did this have on public opinion in Germany? Explain the role of films in Nazi propaganda. How did the portrayal of Jews in these films aim to influence the morale and beliefs of the German population?

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