Battle of Vienna Recruitment Poster Activity Hutto 9/16/2015 Bellringer 9/16
What was the unifying religion of the Holy Roman Empire?
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 Ottoman Empire ● 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?