1. 9/11: Through Publication
Standard 5.1
E.Q. Explain how security in the United States change as a result of 9/11

3. September 11 Attacks
Terrorism: Unlawful use, or threat, of force or violence:
Against people or property
To intimidate, create fear in order to achieve political, social aims
September 11, 2001 attacks are most destructive on U.S. soil
19 Arab terrorist hijack four planes
Two flown into World Trade Center towers
One flown into Pentagon
One crashes in Pennsylvania

4. September 11/The Destruction
Airplane fuel turns the aircraft into missiles
75 – foot hole torn in Pentagon’s west side
Almost 3,000 die in the attacks
Includes 265 plane passengers
343 New York City rescue workers
Nine New York City buildings collapse; six others are damaged
Destruction is spread over 16 acres of financial district.

5. What questions do you think we as the United States had after this event on 9/11/2001? How long terms problems had to be addressed?

6. Front cover of USA Today

7. Capital Hill after 9/11 What needed to change after 9/11 about security?

8. Homeland Security New Airport security measures after September 11
Extra safety precautions at public such as sports stadiums
Other possible targets protected; nuclear PowerPoints, water supply
Department of Homeland Security: Created to protect against terrorism

9. What has Fear impacted security of the United States today?

10. Have natural rights been taken from the people of the United State after Homeland Security?