ww1.docx
Vyvan Nguyen
Dhruti Trivedi
Navya Vemula
Cold War: Pro
Intended Audience: American citizens
Purpose: To advocate for Mccarthyism (which was an
anti-communist movement initiated by Joseph McCarthy, he started
investigating people who had possible communist ties). The
political cartoon shows what America would become if citizens did
not follow McCarthyism and succumbed to communism.
Author’s Point of View: To promote the need violating basic
rights (freedom of speech, freedom of the press, etc.) in order to
protect America. Pro-restrictions of civil liberties.
World War 1
PRO
Intended Audience: American Women, men, and kids (country as a
whole)
Purpose: The purpose of this document/ political cartoon is to
encourage Americans to support / participate in war actions.
Author’s Point of View: America is not taking necessary action.
People need to "wake up" and realize what is going on around them,
the war. The author feels that American women, children, and men,
have the ability and opportunity to make a difference in the war.
He/ she wishes to make this known.
Cold War con
Intended Audience: The American population
Purpose: The purpose of this political cartoon is to describe
the relationship between the United States and Russia during
Richard Nixon’s presidency. Nixon began a policy known as detente,
which aimed to ease tension between the United States and other
communist countries such as China, Russia, and Germany.
Author’s Point of View: The author believes that although the
Russian people are being oppressed by their government, the best
way to proceed by the United States would be to pacify uneasiness
and combine hands with the Soviet Union. Although Russian citizens
are experiencing terrible conditions, it is better for America to
take a step back and not intervene in Russia’s political and social
affairs.
World War 1
CON
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Wilfred Owen
What passing-bells for those who die like cattle? Only the
monstrous anger of the guns.Only the stuttering rifles' rapid
rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.No mockeries now for
them; no prayers nor bells, Nor any voice of mourning save the
choirs,-The shrill demented choirs of wailing shells; And bugles
calling them from sad shires.What candles may be held to speed them
all? Not in the hands of boys, but in their eyesShall shine the
holy glimmers of goodbyes. The pallor of girls' brows shall be
their pall;Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds, And each
slow dusk a drawing-down of blinds.
Intended Audience: American Citizens
Purpose: The purpose of this poem is to convince Americans that
war is not necessary. It shows the horrifying reality of war for
soldiers and declares that the bloodshed and death should be
avoided.
Author’s Point of View: The author, Wilfred Owen, believes that
war is tragedy and the death of soldiers is the only thing that
will be achieved through war. He implores Americans to look at the
reality of war and understand the consequences not only for these
soldiers, but also for their loved ones and their families.