Question

question 1 (3 points)
write a well - developed response to what you saw in this video. things to consider in your response:

1. what (if anything) did you know about 9/11 before watching the lesson video?
2. what is one thing that you learned from the video that you previously did not know? how did this information affect you?
3. do you think that 9/11 has had more of a unifying effect on america, or more of a dividing effect? give at least 1 reason to support your argument.

Explanation:

1. Before watching the video, I knew that 9/11 was a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, causing massive loss of life.
2. I learned about the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Patriot Act's provisions for law enforcement to collect info on suspected terrorists. This made me realize the extensive domestic security measures post - 9/11.
3. 9/11 had a unifying effect. After the attacks, Americans came together in grief and support, with people from all walks of life helping each other, showing a sense of national unity against terrorism.

Answer:

1. Before the video, I knew 9/11 was a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, causing many deaths.
2. I learned about the Department of Homeland Security's creation and the Patriot Act's info - collection provisions. It made me aware of post - 9/11 domestic security efforts.
3. 9/11 had a unifying effect. Americans united in grief and support, with cross - societal help, showing national unity against terrorism.