Today we will be talking about September 11 th for the entire class period. To begin, get a worksheet from the front and answer the “Warm-Up Questions” and “Vocabulary Matching” Do these to the best of your ability! We will go over them in a few minutes!

In remembrance of September 11 th, the social studies department is hosting a series of events during tutorial: Tuesday: History of Tucson Fire Dept. Wednesday: Information about the 2 charities Thursday: Career Opportunities in Fire Dept You may receive 5 pts of extra credit for each session you attend. We will also be collecting spare change to donate to two local charities: –Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters –Axes and Arms

Warm-Up Questions 1.How has government and American society changed since the September 11 th attacks? 2.Explain the following quote: –“One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter” 3.What is a terrorist? Why do people commit terrorist acts?

Acts of terrorism Are usually committed by groups who do not possess the political power to change policies they view as intolerable. Terrorists plan their acts to get as much media exposure as possible. Media coverage magnifies the terrorist act by spreading fear among a mass audience and giving attention to the terrorist cause. The attacks of 9/11 assured a worldwide television audience.

Roots of terrorism: Anti-Semitism Militarism Money / poverty Oil Political power Racism Religion / fundamentalism Sexism War on drugs

Why? Terrorists often justify their acts on ideological or religious grounds arguing that they are responding to a greater wrong or are promoting a greater good.

F.Y.I. Islam translates to “submission” or “peace” Muslims: people that practice the Islamic faith The most populous Islamic country is Indonesia Islamic Fundamentalism: a society ruled by Islamic law that rejects most things Western Al Qaeda: terrorist group responsible for the attacks of 9/11; led by Osama Bin Laden Jihad: holy war Taliban: strict Islamist group that seized power in Afghanistan; supported Al Qaeda U.S. is at war in Afghanistan trying to stop terrorism and restructure their government.

What was the government’s response to the September 11 th attacks? If the Islamic religion preaches peace, why do you think so many terrorists use it as justification for killing innocent people? Do you think the U.S. is doing a good job fighting against terrorist groups? Why or not? Is there anything else we should be doing? Discussion

September 11 th Info Attack committed by 19 members of Al Qaeda Al Qaeda denied involvement until 2004, when their leader (Osama Bin Laden) claimed responsibility. Bin Laden cited U.S. support in Israel, U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, and economic sanctions against Iraq as their motive for the 9/11 attacks Deaths (excluding hijackers) New York City World Trade Center 2,606 American 1187 United Arlington Pentagon125 American 7759 Shanksville United 9340 Total 2,977

WTC Development Plans: nbc.msn.com/ id/ /n s/us_news-life

Video: “George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview” We will now watch a video interview with former President Bush as he addresses the timeline of the attacks and how the government responded. Follow along with the video and answer the 12 questions on your worksheet. Be ready to discuss!