Battle of Recruitment Poster Activity Hutto 9/16/2015 Bellringer 9/16

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Why was Vienna such an important or strategic city? A Summary of Events

● Read the article silently on your own ● After you read… ○ Record important people ○ List of important events ○ Discuss and compare w/your group ● Answer the following question: ○ “Does this article seem biased toward one group? If so, which group and why?” Battle of Vienna, 1683

The Europeans-

Leopold I

Holy Roman Emperor Battle of Vienna, 1683

The Europeans-

John III Sobieski

Allied Commander Battle of Vienna, 1683

The Europeans-

Charles of Lorraine

General of the Allies Battle of Vienna, 1683

The Ottomans-

Kara Mustafa

Ottoman Emperor

Recruitment Posters

● What are recruitment posters and why are they used? ● Today we will be gathering information for Thursday/Friday ● You will be creating recruitment posters for either the Holy Roman Empire or the ● Information that you collect today will assist you Recruitment Poster Examples

● What would an effective recruitment poster include? ○ Appeal to sense of duty or commitment ○ Appeal to desire for adventure ○ Others involved in the conflict ○ Objective of the war ○ Colorful, creative pictures and slogan ● Bring supplies to create your poster tomorrow! (coloring/craft material, etc.) For Homework Tonight

● Read the articles posted to my website ● Decide between the Ottomans or the Holy Roman Empire ● Brainstorm ideas for your poster (Pictures? Quotes? Information?) ● Come to class prepared tomorrow! ● Your rough draft must meet my approval before you start on your final poster Video Artifact

● As you watch the dramatization, answer the following questions… ○ What role did each major characters play in the battle? ○ What made Vienna so important to the Ottomans/Europeans? ○ Did anything surprise you about the events? ○ Is there any bias in this resource? Why?