Question

Write one to two paragraphs in which you explain why the video could be considered propaganda. Be sure to support your argument with specific reasons and evidence from the video.

Answer 1

Answer

The video uses ominous music, giving the Japanese attack look evil. The storyteller prefers provocative phrases, such as Japan's triumph of the entire world, and the president prefers phrases such as day that will live in wickedness and base attack. The Americans are presented successfully shooting down enemy planes, and the devastation of Pearl Harbor is also seen. These scenes were likely taken to make Americans feel patriotic and outraged at Japan.

Answer 2

Answer:

The video uses menacing music, making the Japanese attack seem evil. The narrator chooses inflammatory phrases, such as "Japan's conquest of the entire world," and the president chooses phrases such as "day that will live in infamy" and "dastardly attack." The Americans are shown successfully shooting down enemy planes, and the destruction of Pearl Harbor is also seen. These scenes were likely chosen to make Americans feel patriotic, and angry at Japan.