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Evaluating Propaganda Techniques

Question 7 • *CR Speech (ELECTIVE, 1 semester, E6001OX)

How does this campaign poster from the 1872 election rely on the "plain folks” technique? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
The shield has an American flag on it.
B
Grant is depicted as a Civil War hero.
C
Both men are shown in the kind of clothing worn by laborers.
D
The text at the bottom draws attention to their “average” careers.
E
The text at the top includes the phrase “workingman’s banner.”
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