- Why do you think Americans were violently targeting minorities during World War II?
- Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Empire, a regime with white supremacist ideals. How do you think he would react to these pictures?
- (For this question use the "anti- Japanese propaganda" pictures) How are the Japanese portrayed in the Anti-Japanese propaganda advertisements? Why are
they depicted in such manner?
- Why is the WWII generation considered the 'greatest generation' if there was rampant racism within the United States? Why do you think World War II brought
about racial, xenophobia ideals? Explain.
Dr. Seuss' promotional poster of Adolf Hitler, German leader and General Tojo, Japanese military leader: Why is Hitler portrayed as elite, and snobby? Why is
Tojo depicted in a goofy, idiotic fashion? Could race/ culture be a factor as to why they are represented in such a way?
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