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A History of Western Society: Printed Page 1027
PRIMARY SOURCE 30.3
National Front Campaign Poster
This 2009 campaign poster calls on viewers to vote for the far-right French National Front in elections to the European Parliament. It portrays the familiar French image of Lady Liberty (see the image on page 624) with European Union stars circling her head.
(Reuters/Handout)
EVALUATE THE EVIDENCE
Question
How is Lady Liberty depicted? What mood is the illustrator trying to elicit in voters via this image?
Question
According to the National Front, which issue facing Europe today is a key contributor to Lady Liberty’s distress? How effective do you think emotional appeals like this one are in garnering support for far-right parties across Europe?