The Major Problem with George Creel's Committee on Public Information

question 17

Multiple Choice

The major problem with George Creel's Committee on Public Information was that

• A) it oversold Wilson's ideals and led the world to expect too much.
• B) it relied too heavily on coercive means.
• C) the entertainment industry was not willing to go along with the propaganda campaign.
• D) U.S.allies regarded American propaganda as too simple and naïve.
• E) the public was skeptical of government propaganda.

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Definitions:

Top-Down Leadership

A leadership approach where decisions and directives originate from the higher levels of an organization's hierarchy and flow down to the lower levels.

Political Support

Backing or endorsement from political entities or figures, often used to gain leverage or influence.

Individual Resistance

Opposition or reluctance by individuals to accept change or adapt to new situations, often due to personal reasons or fear of the unknown.

Perceptions

The process of interpreting and understanding sensory information, which influences how individuals make sense of the world around them.