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The lesson focuses on the reasons why the Patriot Act was passed so quickly after 9/11 and the debate surrounding the law, both historically and today. Students will consider why the proponents of the Patriot Act felt that it was necessary to make sacrifices for national security, while others felt the law’s passage changed the fundamental nature of our democracy.
Includes a downloadable PDF lesson and editable Google Doc handouts.
Lesson written by: Claire Shweky, Special Music School, New York, New York
9 - 12 Social Studies/History 911 september11 teaching911 bestof
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