WHS.SS.14.C

Explain the U.S. response to the events surrounding September 11, 2001, and other acts of radical Islamic terrorism.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
U.S. responseeventsSeptember 11, 2001actsradical Islamic terrorism
Skills
  • explain (the U.S. response to the events surrounding September 11, 2001) #dok2
  • explain (the U.S. response to other acts of radical Islamic terrorism) #dok2
  • analyze (the effectiveness of U.S. responses to radical Islamic terrorism) #dok3
  • summarize (major national and global impacts of the U.S. response) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can recall the events of September 11, 2001. #dok1
  • I can list examples of acts of radical Islamic terrorism. #dok1
  • I can describe the U.S. response to September 11, 2001. #dok2
  • I can explain how the U.S. responded to other acts of radical Islamic terrorism. #dok2
  • I can summarize the major impacts of the U.S. response on national and global security. #dok2
  • I can analyze the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism strategies following September 11, 2001. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the long-term effects of U.S. responses to radical Islamic terrorism on global politics. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • U.S. responses to acts of radical Islamic terrorism, such as September 11, 2001, have significantly shaped national security policies and global relations.
  • The nature and effectiveness of the U.S. response to terrorism remain subjects of debate and continuing impact on both domestic and international affairs.
Essential Questions
  • How did the United States respond to the events of September 11, 2001?
  • What strategies has the U.S. used to address radical Islamic terrorism?
  • In what ways have U.S. responses to terrorism affected civil liberties and foreign policy?
  • How have other acts of radical Islamic terrorism shaped American security and society?
  • What are the long-term consequences of the U.S. response to terrorism for the world?