19 years Ground Zero

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19 years of "Ground Zero"

In this lesson...

• We'll talk about what you remember from the events of 9/11
• We'll talk about the historical relevancy
• 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?

Firefighter's story

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

• 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?

Legacy of 9/11

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

• Next monday: In the Shadow of No Towers (comic)

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