Why Is It Important To Join World War One?
The war was a growing problem in the United States. World War 1 was a cesspool of anger and hatred, but was also necessary for expanding the American culture and trade. Prior to just needing soldiers, America needed financial support and the overall decision of the people so we could make the final decision to go to war. Propaganda posters were one method of recruiting soldiers, finding financial support among citizens and getting the go ahead for war with the Germans. Some of these posters that I find to be interesting are “Beat Back the Hun”, “Come On!” and “I Want You”. These posters show the importance of war by first emphasizing the dangers that the Germans represent and the crucial need of financial support for America’s armed forces.
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It emphasized the danger of the Germans and what they were capable of. The Hun symbolised the power of the Germans. Other than just informing the danger of the Germans, the poster also encouraged American men to join the race of domination know was World War I. This poster used fear and power to persuade men to join the cause to fight in the war.
Alongside “Beat Back the Hun”, “Come On!” was another poster which emphasized the dangers of losing the war to the Germans. “Come On” portrays the hardships that the soldiers of the war had to bear. It urged the people that were still sitting in the safety of their homes to “buy more Liberty Bonds”. For one to buy more liberty bonds would be beneficial to the armed forces of America. Therefore, every liberty bond that had been purchased had contributed to
Arceneaux 2 the funds distributed to the American Army so they could acquire the necessary tools or weapons for
It emphasized the danger of the Germans and what they were capable of. The Hun symbolised the power of the Germans. Other than just informing the danger of the Germans, the poster also encouraged American men to join the race of domination know was World War I. This poster used fear and power to persuade men to join the cause to fight in the war.
Alongside “Beat Back the Hun”, “Come On!” was another poster which emphasized the dangers of losing the war to the Germans. “Come On” portrays the hardships that the soldiers of the war had to bear. It urged the people that were still sitting in the safety of their homes to “buy more Liberty Bonds”. For one to buy more liberty bonds would be beneficial to the armed forces of America. Therefore, every liberty bond that had been purchased had contributed to
Arceneaux 2 the funds distributed to the American Army so they could acquire the necessary tools or weapons for