Papers should be between 500-700 words (two to three double-spaced pages), typed in twelve-point font, and edited for spelling and grammatical errors. They should paraphrase or directly quote the film whenever appropriate, though you do not need to include formal citations. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER: THESE FILMS ARE PROPAGANDA; DO NOT TAKE THEM AT FACE VALUE OR ASSUME THAT THEY ARE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE!<\/p>\n

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• In this episode, the narrator lists some of the various ethnic and socio-economic groups that comprise the American citizenry. What is Capra\u2019s aim here? Why was it important to promote an image of racial tolerance in particular?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  • How does Capra exaggerate the threat posed to the United States by the Axis powers? Is he correct in his assertion that America went to war out of self-defense?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • What is the use of public opinion polls meant to indicate about American attitudes toward the war? How does this relate to the previous question?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • How does the film treat the issue of conscription into the United States military? What kinds of cinematic techniques are employed to enhance this portrayal? Why would such a depiction be necessary in the first place?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • To what extent is Capra\u2019s narrative of the run-up to Pearl Harbor an accurate one? Were the allegations leveled in Japan\u2019s December 7th memorandum total falsehoods, as Secretary of State Cordell Hull insisted? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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