21 years Ground Zero

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21 years of "Ground Zero"

Today's lesson

• We'll talk about what you know about the events of 9/11
• We'll talk about the historical relevancy; why did this have such a major impact?
• We'll look at America's response to the events
• We'll discuss the aftermath of the events: has the world changed?
  

9/11/2001

Why do you think the WTC was such an important target for an attack?

Documentary

• Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (Netflix)

Documentary: initial response

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

The response to 9/11

• President Bush's Bullhorn Speech
• Delivered to emergency rescue workers on September 14, 2001 at the site of the WTC.
• Pay attention to his words, the body language, and the surroundings.

Why was this speech so well-received at the time? Do you think it was a good speech?

USA's response to 9/11

What was America's response? How did they act?

• War on Terror (started in 2001 immediately), Afghanistan mostly
• 2003: Invading Iraq. Weapons of mass destruction? Saddam Hussein? Link to 9/11?
• Your thoughts? Were the actions of the US understandable?

(How) do you think the world changed after 9/11?

Legacy of 9/11

• Has the world really changed after 9/11?
• Airport security
  
• Stereotyping
  
• Literature, movies, music

• Next monday: optional follow-up activity.

What do you know about the conspiracy theory around 9/11? What are the arguments believers make?

Do you think 9/11 was an "inside job"?

1. yes
2. no
3. I'm not sure what to think