Question

for the us history portfolio, you will keep moving forward on the concepts that you have been working on this semester. you will be using your skills with historical thinking and looking at the idea of propaganda that you learned in unit 12.
please make sure that you are using two to three complete sentences and follow the directions for each set of questions to earn full credit.
this portfolio should take one hour. if you have any questions, please contact mr. pearson as soon as possible since we are getting closer to the end of the semester.
terms you will be using throughout the portfolio and where to find them:
propaganda: (unit 12 lesson 3 page 2) the use of ideas, whether facts or rumors, to further one’s cause.
point of view/perspective: (unit 13 lesson 2 page 1) all refer to the creator’s attitudes, opinions, or way of looking at a subject or event.
bias: (unit 13 lesson 2 page 1) is a prejudice (opinion) for or against something, or a tendency to look at something in a particular way.
your textbook is the only resource that is allowed on this portfolio. no outside resources are allowed.
image of a poster with text: women! help americas sons win the war, buy government 2nd liberty loan of 1917
portfolio rubric
8 points propaganda 1: answer using evidence to show understanding of the information from the question, with accurate details and clear explanation. two to three complete sentences for each question.
8 points propaganda 2: answer using evidence to show understanding of the information from the question, with accurate details and clear explanation. two to three complete sentences for each question.
9 points propaganda 3: answer using evidence to show understanding of the information from the question, with accurate details and clear explanation. two to three complete sentences for each question.
11 points propaganda 4: answer using evidence to show understanding of the information from the question, with accurate details and clear explanation. two to three complete sentences for each question.
it helps grab a timer and set 15 minutes on for this section. try your best and keep moving forward. remember that you can revise the portfolio if needed!

1. what is the main overall purpose of this poster?

Explanation:

The poster is a propaganda piece from 1917, urging women to buy government bonds (2nd Liberty Loan) to support the war effort and help "America's sons win the war." The text "BUY GOVERNMENT 2ND LIBERTY LOAN OF 1917" and the call to action for women to assist in the war show the purpose is to encourage women to purchase these war bonds to fund the war.

Answer:

The main purpose of the poster is to encourage women to buy the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917 (government bonds) to help fund the war effort and support America's sons in winning the war.