Terrorism
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Jackeli Padilla
Jeffrey Lee
Yazmin Tobar
1. Terrorism is the use of violence against civilians in order to attain political goals.
2. On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets over the United States and killed 3,000 people.
3. The Middle East has been a source of terrorism since the end of World War Two.
4. A popular understanding is that many Middle Eastern countries are still struggling to develop their identity because, throughout history, they have been controlled by different factions, countries, and governments.
5. The terrorists went to Washington in a jet and crashed into The Pentagon.
People used the word "heroes" to describe the people who rushed to the World Trade Centers in New York, the countryside of Pennsylvania and the Pentagon in Virginia to try and save victims of the terrorist acts. During this time many people joined together and stood united to help their country.
6. A rising threat of terrorism and violence has spread to other regions as the troubles in the Middle East have continued.
7. The United States military sent troops to Iraq in 1990 to fight terrorism.
8. Bin Laden has become a known leader of terrorism in Afghanistan.
9. More than 3,000 lives were taken in the events of 9/11. 9/11 has become associated with terrorists because it the most recent successful attack against the United States.
10. Therefore, the world's attitude towards Afganhanistan changed. The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States created negative feelings toward Afganistan.
11. We need to make sure people understand that not all of the Middle East is bad, but certain parties living there will use terrorism as a way to achieve political goals. This does not mean we should treat people who are from the Middle East like terrorists.
12. People are starting a war aganist terrorist.
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this picture explains the attacks during the tahda.
Here is what you can do if you notice something suspicious or are in the middle of an attack:
Be aware of your surroundings. Always know where the emergency exits are so you can safely leave a building if an attack occurs.
Don't accept packages from strangers and don't touch any suspicious packages. Only be responsible for your own belongings.
If you are old enough, take an American Red Cross first aid class. It's good to know what you should do if someone around you is injured.
If you are asked to evacuate a building, even in a drill, take it seriously. Like when we have a fire or shelter drill here at school.
Get far away from windows or glass doors and get under another kind of shelter if possible.
Follow the directions of the officials on the scene - and stay out of the way of the emergency officials who may be responding to the area. Crowding the area makes it difficult for them to do their job.
We should all help each other in times of emergency:
You may be able to help out. Children of all ages can help in the shelter by babysitting other children or cleaning up or serving food.
Comments (32)
Valentina said
at 8:30 pm on Mar 12, 2009
dear jackeil i really dont know that north america wants to kill these animals but right now it is the law that you cant kill animals i really dont understand people these days
Valentina said
at 8:31 pm on Mar 12, 2009
yazmin who started terroism???
Dean said
at 9:30 am on Mar 14, 2009
When did terrisom start?
Gysel said
at 2:50 pm on Mar 14, 2009
when was the first terrorism attack in history?
Lori said
at 11:44 pm on Mar 14, 2009
Who started Terrorism?
Jian said
at 3:12 pm on Mar 15, 2009
Well I would say that Terrorism started a long time ago before we all were born. There is so many attacks in history that no one really know who really started. Terrorism is happening even right now somewhere around this world so we aren't that sure for exact. I hope this answers all your questions.
Michele Dzwonek said
at 12:02 pm on Mar 17, 2009
This was not the only terrorist attack on our nation. What was another?
Saad said
at 5:08 pm on Mar 17, 2009
Another one was on Feburary 26 1993 that was when the world trade center got bombed
Yazmin said
at 9:34 pm on Mar 18, 2009
another place that was hit by terrorist was during the tahda
Annis said
at 3:59 pm on Mar 19, 2009
What is the worst terrorist in the world and how many people died
Jen said
at 4:17 pm on Mar 20, 2009
Terrorism group how do soilders feel after fighting?
Saad said
at 8:36 pm on Mar 20, 2009
dear annis, I think that the worst one has to be the september 11th attacks because it killed more than 4,000 people and no one cant forget it
Melissa Schwartz said
at 12:37 am on Mar 21, 2009
I was in high school when the World Trade Center was attacked. I remember how it slowly unfolded. At first, people did not realize it was related to terrorism. In fact, I don't think people really used to word "terrorism" very often. When the second plane hit the second tower people began to realize that the chances of having two planes hit by accident was very unlikely. It was the first time in the history of the United States that all air traffic (airplanes) were all forced to land at the same time because no one knew which planes had been hijacked. The New York State Museum in Albany, New York has an amazing exhibit on the Sept. 11 attacks. You should see if you can find the website for the museum online and find any information or media.
Saad said
at 11:50 am on Mar 21, 2009
my aunt was in the train during the 2 attack and she had to walk all the way back home
Yazmin said
at 12:53 pm on Mar 22, 2009
my uncle was working a cross street when 9/11 attack he had to run away from the smoke.
Saad said
at 5:37 pm on Mar 22, 2009
ohh! that must have been an scary experience to him.
Melissa Schwartz said
at 6:42 pm on Mar 22, 2009
It is good that you are talking about people who were nearby to help you gain perspective. What are some other events that are related to terrorism that you may include in your presentation?
Dean said
at 5:35 pm on Mar 23, 2009
Terrisom is still happening now or no?
Saad said
at 8:22 pm on Mar 23, 2009
dear dean, terrorism is still happening every where around the world
Yazmin said
at 1:45 pm on Mar 24, 2009
Dear, Jeffery what are the other 2 facts that your going add
Yazmin said
at 1:46 pm on Mar 24, 2009
or Jackeli?
Jackeli said
at 1:47 pm on Mar 24, 2009
Its Jeffrey, Yazmin
Yazmin said
at 1:48 pm on Mar 24, 2009
hi jackeli are you going to add anymore facts then the ones i put?
Yazmin said
at 2:34 pm on Mar 24, 2009
yes, because we need 12 facts. We only have 10
Moe said
at 7:31 pm on Apr 2, 2009
Why is your page blank? or is it just my computer???
Jackeli said
at 9:15 pm on Apr 2, 2009
i dont know either , maybe the whole thing got erased or something else happened but i hope the page is not deleted or we have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
Jackeli said
at 9:19 pm on Apr 2, 2009
Ms.Schwartz i dont know why our page is blank and i think i spelled "maintened" wrong can you fix that why you go on it.
Jackeli said
at 9:27 pm on Apr 2, 2009
ms.schwartz is it ok if i copy 10 things you dont know about terrorism on the page we are doing? im asking you because i dont know if you allow us that
Jackeli said
at 9:28 pm on Apr 2, 2009
if you want i can earse it beacuse i already have it on the page
Valentina said
at 5:24 pm on Apr 3, 2009
i think that the song heaven 9/11 macths w/ you're topic =P
Jackeli said
at 7:37 pm on Apr 3, 2009
yeah i know because me and yazmin and jeffrey deided to do that song because the little girl lost her father when the twin towers crashed so when she "talks" to her father, she tells him how much she misses him. that song made me cry a little because it is so disapointing
Jeffrey said
at 5:28 pm on Apr 6, 2009
OF course
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