9/11

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Have you ever been to New York City?

A

yes

B

no

C

D

What do you know about New York City?

What day is today?

9/11 (or 11/9?)

2001

Ground Zero

Why was the second plane hitting the WTC such a big shock? What makes it different from the first?

How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

How many buildings were hit by planes?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

How many people died on 9/11?

1

0-500

2

500-1000

3

1000-1500

4

1500-2000

5

2000-2500

6

2500-3000

USA's response to 9/11

• War on Terror (started in 2001 immediately), Afghanistan mostly

• 2003: Invading Iraq (perhaps linked to al-Qaeda)

• Weapons of mass destruction? 

Your thoughts? Were the actions of the US understandable?

Has the world changed because of 9/11? How?

Legacy of 9/11

• Airport security
  

• Stereotyping 

• Racism

Ground Zero is a memorial site for 9/11. Why do you think it is good to remember?

Geef een voorbeeld van een "conspiracy theory"

What did you learn today?