Terrorism

A document-based question exercise has students examine differing views on what motivates terrorism by Islamic fundamentalists.

Readings and activities on wartime threats to civil liberties, the history of such threats, and the Constitutional basis for civil liberties.

What gives rise to terrorism? A set of student readings explore this difficult question with profiles of two terrorists and information about their motivations and beliefs.

An opening exercise and two readings offer students an opportunity to learn about the Patriot Act and to grapple with some of its controversial provisions.

Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.

Students consider a range of opinions about what "terrorism" is and what is behind terrorist acts such as the September 11 attacks.

President Obama continues to maintain that Al Qaeda and the Taliban"threaten America and its allies." Is he right? Three student readings present some of the basic background information on Al Qaeda and the Taliban and on differing views of counterinsurgency.

Three student readings examine the story of this British resident,who was recently released after being held by the U.S. for seven years as a suspected terrorist. Discussion questions, a proposed fish bowl discussion, and suggested subjects for further inquiry and for writing and citizenship follow.

Two student readings consider the controversy over the Bush administration attorneys who counseled that 'enhanced interrogation techniques' were legal.

In a recent speech, the president discussed his views of controversial anti-terrorist policies. Three student readings include excerpts from the speech followed by critiques from multiple perspectives, discussion questions and inquiry ideas.