September 11 Attacks

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Objective

I can describe the events of 9/11 and explain its immediate impact on the United States.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

Describe the sequence of events of September 11, 2001, including the targets and the approximate times of the attacks.

2

Explain two ways the United States responded immediately after the 9/11 attacks, as shown in the video.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name two locations that were attacked on September 11, 2001. What was one immediate reaction of the American people to the attacks of 9/11, as shown in the video?

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