Tuesday, 11/15: Remembering 9/11

Today's Goal:  

• Empathize with the survivors, victims and witnesses of 9/11
• Consider how fear and hysteria affected American society and public support for the "War on Terror"

Starter: What changed after 9/11 in American society/politics? What major event(s) occurred as a result of 9/11?

Class Biz: 
1. Your DP Updates were due beginning of class!
2. A bit about the reading assignment DUE THURSDAY:
--> We are reading the preface and the chapter on Bush’s administration in the wake of 9/11
--> I skipped pages 135-140 and I ended the ch. early so note the weird page numbering.
--> Read and annotate carefully for our class discussion on Thursday and be sure to note:

• — What is the “goal” of his book?
• —Highlight 3 events that strike you as examples of U.S. government actions during war that may have violated individual liberties
• —Jot down questions you have as you read (both clarifying and seminar-type questions)
  

Agenda:
1.  Discuss the starter
2.  Watch In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01
3.  Discuss the film
4. Time to read and annotate "War and  Liberty" AND...

• Please come to class on THURSDAY with thought-provoking questions and your reactions to this reading for a c lass seminar.
• Also be prepared to answer explain what the “goal” of his book is
• Lastly, have highlighted 3 events that strike you as examples of U.S. government actions during war that may have violated individual liberties