Analyzing the 9/11 Attacks

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Objective

I can analyze the key events and causes of the September 11th attacks.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 4:05

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Practice

6 questions

1

Describe the immediate impact of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on the surrounding area of New York City.

2

Explain how the 9/11 attacks led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

According to the video, what is one reason why some adults may not want to talk about 9/11 with students?

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