Analyzing the 9/11 Attacks
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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
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Describe the immediate impact of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on the surrounding area of New York City.
Explain how the 9/11 attacks led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Exit ticket
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“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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