HAVO Capitol Riots

What is a riot?
A
A violent and uncontrolled protest.
B
A party of government in the USA.
C
A popular movement.
D
A peaceful and controlled protest.
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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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What is a riot?
A
A violent and uncontrolled protest.
B
A party of government in the USA.
C
A popular movement.
D
A peaceful and controlled protest.

Slide 1 - Quiz

Congress is similar to what in the Netherlands?
A
De Sociaal Economische Raad
B
De Centrale Raad van Beroep
C
De VVD en CDA
D
De Eerste en Tweede Kamer

Slide 2 - Quiz

Mob storms US Capitol Building

Slide 3 - Slide

Learning goals
Learn new vocabulary
Learn more about recent events in America
Share your thoughts (only in English) about why it happened, what it means and how we move forward

Slide 4 - Slide

Words to know
  • The Capitol building (Congress):  The place where the Senate and House of Representatives meet
  • Violation: An action that breaks something, like a law or a principle, that should be treated with respect ​
  • Unprecedented: Never happened before
  • Egregious assault: a very terrible attack
  • Insurrection: A group of people trying to defeat their government ​

While watching, think about why this event happened?






Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Video

The riots only happened because of Trump's tweets.
A
True
B
False

Slide 7 - Quiz

Why did the riots happen?

Slide 8 - Mind map

Important concepts
  • Defending the Constitution: The oath presidents take (when they take office) is to support the U.S. Constitution and do their job.​
  • The Rule of law: the principle whereby all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.​
  • Fraudulent election: Fake election​. (this is what Trump claims)


While watching, think about what this event means and how we move forward.

Slide 9 - Slide

Slide 10 - Video

Slide 11 - Video

What did Trump do after the mob stormed the Capitol (two right answers)?
A
Told his supporters to go home
B
Accepted the election results
C
Claimed the election was stolen
D
Hopped on twiiter for a fresh tweet storm

Slide 12 - Quiz

What do the riots mean for Americans and the rest of the world?

Slide 13 - Open question

Slide 14 - Slide

How do people go further?

Slide 15 - Mind map

Could something like this happen in the Netherlands? Why yes/no?

Slide 16 - Open question

What did I learn about today?
The riots in the capitol of the USA.
New vocabulary words.
Practiced listening/watching skills

Slide 17 - Slide