United States launches war on terrorism. Jet crashes into a field near Pittsburg Commercial jet crashed into the Pentagon Commercial jets crash into the twin towers September 11, 2001 A day in U.S. history when terrorists hijacked jets, destroyed the Twin Towers, and hit the Pentagon Two jets hit the towers People were injured or killed Loss of jobs and property The towers collapsed Some passengers overtake hijackers Jet crashes missing its original target Passengers, crew, & terrorist die Jet destroys a section of Pentagon Members of Military killed or injured Civilians killed or injured Ongoing search for Bin Laden Warnings against harboring terrorists Loss of lives Military and civilian America experienced a very different kind of war and terrorist tactics on Sept, 11 th As one reporter said, ” If it can be imagined, it can happen.” So what? What is important to understand about this? Is about…

Terrorist targeted because of its cultural, economic, and political significance © 2004 Edwin Ellis Graphicorganizers.co m Is about a place where … Major economic center Twin Towers targeted - tallest buildings in N.Y. Towers had about 12 million square feet of rentable office space Towers were a major trade center for the U.S. Thousands worked or visited the towers daily during business hours Notable ACTIONS that occurred at this place IMPACT of what happened at this place on the world Factors that INFLUENCED actiion’s “players” to be here War on terrorism Loss of lives, destruction of property, and loss of jobs Terrorists hijacked commercial jets and used them as bombs to destroy Twin Towers Actions caused massive destruction and loss of lives Heroic actions of firefighters, policemen, emergency management workers, medical staff and local citizens National & Global support New York City So what? What is important to understand about this place? Economic significance of the towers & N.Y. made the sight a perfect place to insult the American people and wreck havoc on US economy PLACE

DETAILS BELIEF People from other countries immigrating to US – GOOD or BAD? Why? Immigration threatens the American way of life Allowing immigration protects humans & benefits all WHO? What this group wants others to believe about this belief Continuous flow of immigrants into US from countries all over the world US is viewed as good place to move to because of its economic opportunities, freedoms, justice system & stable gov. Some are legal (have permission from US to move here) and many more are illegal (come without permission) Limits to Growth (an anti-immigration org.)Citizens and Immigrants for Equal Justice Want you to believe that … Immigration results in overpopulation, Immigrants contribute to traffic problems and other growth issues in cities and towns, Immigrants put too many challenges in the classrooms Allows immigration creates terrorists threats, and public health problems The notion that “immigrants help society” is a myth The CIEJ is a group of American/Legal-resident families facing permanent separation due to the 1996 Immigration laws. Want you to believe that … Families are being destroyed, lives shattered, and children devastated because immigration laws:  Are too harsh  Unjustly characterize their families as undesirable and a danger to society.  Threaten their legal residence

So what? What is important to understand about this? It takes world leadership and support to make a global difference. People of the world unite over solutions to deal with natural disasters, but disagree and tend to become complacent over man-made disasters, which can cause much more destruction than disasters caused by nature. Main ideas Conclusion 210,000+ die in natural disaster Massive earthquake (Indian and Burma Plates collide) 800,000+ die in devastating ethnic slaughter in attempt to eliminate tribes 20 million die in man- made attempt at genocide of the Jewish race. Causes All 3 events caused massive loss of lives. All 3 could have been prevented if countries cared more Dec. 26, 2004 Tsunami July, 1994 Rwanda genocide WW II Holocaust Global Concern International leaders pledge financial & moral support Slaughter reported in news, world watched and did nothing. World offered little support to stop holocaust or support those fleeing it Public Opinion REACTIONS/SUPPORT Tsunami = immediate Holocaust = delayed for years Rwanda = none Prevention strategies- create early warning system in Indian Ocean like one in Pacific Ocean The world has done nothing to prevent further slaughters The world has done very little to prevent further slaughters Long-term reaction Huge reaction to natural disasters; Minimal reaction to man-made disasters

September 11, 2001 Compare/contrast 2x6 with double conclusions Copyright 2005 Edwin Ellis Main ideas December 7, 1942 Attack against the U. S. that led to the destruction of Twin Towers & Pentagon Attack against the U. S. that led to the destruction of Pearl Harbor Historical Event Conclusion about this main idea Both events will be remembered as dark days in U. S. history Terrorist GroupsJapanese Army Enemy Conclusion about this main idea The enemy of Sept. 11 th is not easy to identify or understand Commercial Airplanes Military Airplanes Means of Destruction Conclusion about this main idea Using commercial airplanes for bombs was unheard of until Sept. 11 th Primarily Civilians Military & Civilians Victims Conclusion about this main idea The enemy in each case had little regard for human life The president of the U. S. declared war on any country that harbored terrorists The president of the U.S. declared war against Japan Political Impact Conclusion about this main idea In both cases U.S. presidents were eager to punish the enemy Conclusion about these features This is not a civil war or typical war, but it still threatens U.S. safety Most U. S. citizens fear for their safety & struggle to identify the enemy Most U. S. citizens agreed with the president’s decision & supported war Social Impact Conclusion about this main idea The enemy is not clear so many disagree on how to fight terrorism Conclusion about these features The public and political response to this event is more typical of war

Because she is successful in a career that is dominated by men WHO? Probably view the person this way … Probably view the person this way … Women’s Rights AdvocatesYoung Republicans Because they find her politically Threatening and very different in her approaches to social changes Successful Politician Intelligent and Determined Strong Female Role Model Progressive Shadowing her husband’s career Idealistic Critical of people who don’t think the way she does Outspoken Determined to run for president Hillary Clinton Important Person Why? PERSPECTIVES on a notable person

So what? What is important to understand about this problem? U.S. Unions Threatened Is about … Why Union membership is dropping in the U.S. Loss of Jobs Job loss in manufacturing, construction, hotels, restaurants, and the airlines Since, 2001, the U.S. has lost 1.85 million manufacturing jobs million union members in manufacturing 2005-fewer than 2.5 million New Technology, such as computer & robots, has replaced some workers Part of the Problem Changing Labor Market Growing number of workers who work part-time More women and teenage workers These workers tend to have a negative view of unions Service sector of economy is growing while manufacturing section is shrinking Management offering employees wages and working conditions similar to union shops Part of the Problem Outsourcing Many large corporations outsource, or send work to other countries for cheaper labor Financial services co. predict 500,000 U.S. jobs will leave U.S. in the next 5 years U.S. technology firms pay foreign countries $10 billion a year to handle data entry, analysis etc. Overseas workers are generally paid less than Americans PROBLEM