Analyzing the Value of Primary and Secondary Sources Part 1: What were the after effects of 9/11, give evidence from the clip. Reading A: Read the following and answer each question giving specific evidence and support

“The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were acts of terrorism. Terrorism is the use of violence by nongovernmental groups against civilians to achieve a political goal. Terrorist acts are intended to instill fear in people and to frighten their governments into changing their policies. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, killed all 266 passengers and crewmembers of the four hijacked planes. Another 125 people died in the Pentagon. In New York City, nearly 3,000 people died. More Americans were killed in the attacks than died at Pearl Harbor or on D-Day in World War II.”- taken from U.S. History book published in 2004

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   Describe the tone the author uses to describe 9/11. Give evidence and support from the text.
   

2. 
   What key facts stood out and explain why you think the author chose those facts.
   

3. 
   Which source do you feel gives a better overall perspective of 9/11, the video clip from yesterday or the reading. Explain
   

“On the morning of September 11, 2001, teams of terrorists hijacked four airplanes on the East Coast. Passengers challenged the hijackers on one flight, which they crashed on the way to its target. But one plane plunged into the Pentagon in Virginia, and two others slammed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. More than 2,500 people were killed in the attacks.” Taken from a U.S. History textbook published in 2003

1. 
   Describe the tone the author uses to describe 9/11. Give evidence and support from the text.
   

2. 
   What key facts stood out and explain why you think the author chose those facts.
   

3. 
   Which source do you feel gives a better overall perspective of 9/11, reading A or Reading B? The clip or the reading?
   

Directions: Answer the following questions in a minimum of 4-5 sentences. Be as specific as possible.

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   What do you remember about 9/11? Summarize the events as if your grandchild asked you about the event. Feel free to mention your emotions, the ways others reacted around you as well. Is this personal or shared knowledge?
   

2. 
   Based on the newscasts presented in the video, summarize the events of 9/11. Make sure to mention not only the events, but also how people reacted. Is this personal or shared knowledge?