Ms. Moy
Understanding 9/11
Facing History & Ourselves Framework
Understanding September 11th, 2001
http://tributewtc.org/exhibits/online-story-collections
Who
Victims? 2977 People from 93 Nations
Perpetrators? -Extremists Terrorists
(Who Committed the Crime?)
Who Helped Victims? -Countless everyday citizens
Who made BRAVE choices to help!
(Heros, Upstanders Not Bystanders)-NYFD,NYPD, Emergency crews
Who It Impacts? -Victims & Families
(Communities) -New Yorkers, DC & PA residents,
-All Americans
-The World
-& Perpetrators & followers
What
· Terrorist attack on World Trade Center, Pentagon, Flight 93 (crashed in Pennsylvania on route to DC)
· A criminal act to make a “political” statement (disguised as religiously motivated).
· WTC original designer said it was a symbol of international peace.
When
· September 11, 2001
· 8:46 am first plane hits North Tower, WTC
· 9:03 am second plane hits South Tower, WTC
Where
· Lower Manhattan, Virginia, Pennsylvania
Why
· Why was this act done? (political, power, resources, religious?)
· Why is it important to learn about and study?
· Are there repercussions for today and the future from 9/11?
· Which communities does this affect?
· What are the root causes of hate crimes and intolerance?
· Are there consequences for misinformation/propaganda?
· Should we stereotype people?
· What can we do to improve cultural understanding to limit conflict?