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Comparing Civil War Recruitment Posters

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Compare and Contrast

Compare and contrast the following two Civil War recruitment broadsides.

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  • Who do you think created each of these posters. For what purpose?
  • Who do you think is the intended audience?
  • What does the creator of each poster hope the audience will do?
  • Are the posters effective? Why or why not?
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