Post 9/11 World Unit 1 Lesson 3

Objectives Define terrorism. Examine motives behind 9/11 attacks. Identify accomplishments and failures of our war in Afghanistan.

Warm Up What do you remember/ what have you been told about the events of September 11th 2001?

Terrorism Use of violence against people or property to try to force changes in society or government. Tactics: Attention & Intimidation Motives: Willing to die for cause Terror Attacks on US Interests before 2000 NYC WTC (93) ,

Another “day that will live in infamy”… Sept 11, 2001 19 hijackers (Saudi Arabia) 4 commercial jets 4 targets- NYC, DC 1 hour, 43 minutes ~3,000 dead http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7380546n

Why? Why do many Middle Eastern nations resent US involvement in their affairs? Corrupt Influence “Anti-Islamic” Support Israel Econ sanctions Military presence

Impact 9/11 9/11 Commission International coalition to fight terror binLaden, al-Qaeda Miscommunication Failed Emergency Response Dept Homeland Security Terror advisory system Aviation Security USA PATRIOT ACT International coalition to fight terror Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom… FBI Memo- Flight schools Box cutters- airline security Fed dept miscommunication Lack emergency response Anthrax

Impact today What are some of the things you see today that were directly resulting from the terrorist attacks? In groups of 2-3 brainstorm a list of ways that September 11th has impacted your lives.

Bush Foreign Policy National Security Strategy Defend the peace Preserve… Extend… Bush Doctrine Pre-emption Superiority Unilateral

T-P-S Osama bin Laden Embodies this hatred…What do we know about bin Laden? Saudi-born Mujahideen 80s CIA trained/armed Taliban/Al Qaeda 90s Desert Storm “Kill Americans and their allies” Hindu Kush Mts (Pak/Afg border)

Activity: Map You will need to identify on a map of the Middle East the following countries and cities: Iraq Baghdad Afghanistan Kabul Pakistan Islamabad Kuwait Saudi Arabia Israel Yemen Turkey Iran

Operation Enduring Freedom Oct 7, 2001 Goals: Destroy Al Qaeda Remove Taliban (ruling group) Aid to Afghani people Tactics: Align w/ N. Alliance Air strikes (drone) US Special Forces TIMELINE: Nov- Major cities under US control Taliban retreat to Pak border Dec 22- Install Interim Govt Destroy infrastructure of terror camps, remove bin Laden and leaders End state supported terrorism- remove Taliban and establish new democratic govt Taliban took power after USSR out, extreme interpretation of Islamic law, rule harsh and dictatorial (amputation stealing, public executions) Welcome bin Laden after he’s expelled from Saudi Arabia…his Al Qaeda terror organization allies with govt, helps Taliban army Tactics: Align themselves with anti-Taliban people, remnants of Northern Alliance, lost to warring Taliban http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/28/world/operation-enduring-freedom-fast-facts/

New Afghan Government Hamid Karzai Goals Interim leader becomes President Oct 9, 04 Re-elected 2009 Goals Rebuild economy (not on poppy) National army & police forces (security) Education Karzai appointed interim leader…helps oversee adoption of democratic constitution 2003 Oct 9, 2004 1st Pres elections, choose Karzai as President Sept 18, 2005 1st Afghan Parliamentary election : House of People 249 members, House of Elders 102 Hundreds schools and mosques, millions in aid distributed, violence reduced Provincial Reconstruction Teams build infrastructure: roads, bridges, food/water to refugees Warlords surrendering soldiers and weapons, recognizing legitimacy of govt Afghan National Army , Afghan National Police, Afghan Border Police training…

Afghanistan Today ~$1 trillion ~2,200 US dead Al Qaeda weakened Bin Laden dead US ends war Dec 2014. Taliban insurgency continues to attack from Pakistan border. Talks w/Karzi Govt Corruption Election fraud People distrust http://youtu.be/RP9Ycyc DpmU ~$1 trillion ~2,200 US dead ~21,000 civilians dead (Feb 2014)

T-P-S Was it worth it? Why or why not?

Operation Iraqi Freedom Post 9/11 “Axis of Evil” WMD UN (Hans Blix) returns 2002 Report: No WMD Bush asks UN to use force US & 30 nation coalition (Oct 02) Post-War Iraq US Troops Rebuild infrastructure & organizations Withdraw Aug 2010 Iraq Today Unstable Govt Continued violence

~ Cost of Iraq War (03-10) ~4,408 US dead ~31, 921 US wounded ~26K Iraqi fighters killed ~125 K Iraqi civilians killed $806 Billion (as of 2011) http://costsofwar.org/ Cost – Human Lives Cost – Economic 1. Fighting War – materials and fuel 2. Paying Troops – Salaries & benefits 3. Health Costs – Vet’s care (medicare and disability) now and in future 4. Foreign Aid – assistance to nation (infrastructure) 5. Homeland Security 6. Future Losses – what could have we produced or how much have we lost with dead/injury 7. Debt – interest on debt we incurred fighting war

Closure Do you think US troops should be used for nation-building ?

Activity: Close Reading of President Bush’s speech to the nation Students will read remarks made by the President made on 9/11 and will respond to the worksheet provided. Afterwards they will view the telecast of President Bush on the evening of 9/11 and discuss what is being said and how it is being stated. http://www.911memorial.org/sites/all/files/HI_Days%20of%20Infamy_1.pdf http://www.911memorial.org/sites/all/files/Statement%20by%20President%20Bush%20in%20His%20Address%20to%20the%20Nation .pdf https://www.911memorial.org/sites/all/files/Remarks%20by%20President%20Bush%20After%20Two%20Planes%20Crash%20Into%20 World%20Trade%20Center.pdf