Historicizing the War on Terror
Was September 11 like Pearl Harbor? Are the lessons learned from the Cold War applicable? As Mary L. Dudziak points out, how we choose to historicize September 11 influences what we choose to do about it.
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The International Emergency After 9/11
Find out from Kim Lane Scheppele what happened to domestic terrorism laws across the world after the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1373 as she describes the consequences of international coordination of national law.
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Why Are Librarians Mad About the USA PATRIOT Act?
Opponents and proponents of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act have argued over whether it infringes on protected First and Fourth Amendment rights or is reasonable and narrow in scope. Decide for yourself, after reading Anita Ramasastry’s article.
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Related Activities
After your students read the articles, ask them to complete these crossword puzzles, to check for understanding.
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