Legacies of September 11th: Protecting Democracy in a Time of Crisis

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This lesson looks at the issues of civil liberties, freedom and safety and the tensions that may arise in a democracy. Using resources created by Facing History and Ourselves after September 11, 2001, the lesson will help students think about the ways democracy can respond to terrorism and retain democratic traditions.