The poster shows a long, thick line of men curving away into the distance with a variety of citizens—judges, businessmen, laborers, and students falling in line behind solders. The caption across the top of the poster reads, Step Into Your Place

Question

Question
Use the image to answer the question.
Which type of propaganda is being used in the poster?
appeal to fear
appeal to fear

bandwagon
bandwagon

card-stacking
card-stacking

stereotyping

Answer 1

The type of propaganda being used in the poster is bandwagon. The image suggests that various members of society are joining the soldiers and encourages others to "step into your place," implying that everyone is participating and you should too by joining in. This creates a sense of social pressure to conform and be part of the group.