Targeting American Symbols

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Essential Question: Why were the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and U.S. Capitol targeted on 9/11?

Learning Goals

  • Students will identify the three attack sites on 9/11.
  • Students will consider the symbolic value of each attack site.
  • Students will understand why the World Trade Center, U.S. Capitol, and Pentagon were targeted.

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Resource Link:  https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/lesson-plans/targeting-american-symbols