Political & Social Context
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Study this map published in 1956 by the HUAC [ House Un-American Committee]. Explain why the Americans feared the spread of communism? Find 3 arguments.
How Communists Menace Vital Materials, 1956
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PROPAGANDA – GROUP WORK - STUDENTS’ WORKSHEET – 25 mins
Questions
1. Discuss the origin of the document. Possible date of publication, publishers ?2. Who was it adressed to ?3. Describe the document briefly. What message is being conveyed ? for what
reason ?4. How do you think people (general public …) reacted ? (2 or 3 reactions)5. What is your opinion about this kind of document ?6. Prepare an oral presentation for your classmates (minimum 1’/ maximum 3’).
They will have to take notes so be precise and clear.
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Which document strikes you the most ? Justify.
TOOLBOX
It illustrates…
It raises the problem of…
It implies that…
It draws our attention to the fact that…
I find this kind of document rather…
I was pretty shocked when I read…
I didn’t know that…
I didn’t expect….
It makes us realize that…
People must have been…
The Americans were probably…
They feared the Soviets might …
This kind of comics were aimed at…
To take a stand = prendre position (for or against)
To stand strong/firm
To stand up for oneself /something =défendre
To get involved in
To be committed to
To side with
To protest against
To question
To revolt against
To demonstrate
To defy to challenge
To make people aware of
To intimidate
To influence
To feel concerned
To be in two minds = to hesitate/ to doubt
To be reluctant to
To be gullible
An activist
To threaten
To confess to sth
To give in = céder
To give evidence/names
To denounce
To disclose information
To testify
To trap/corner sb = piéger
To distort the truth
A scapegoat
To get rid of
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To plot against sb Atmosphere =tense, unsettling (inquiètante),agonizing (angoissante)
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Description Anti-communist flier issued by the Ku Klux Klan in Birmingham, Alabama.
Time Period 1930-1939
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