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PBS

News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)

For Students 9th - 10th
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
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BBC

Bbc: The Money Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Tracks the money that terrorists use to perform their activities, and predicts how they may launder their money. Discusses what different countries are doing to follow the money trail.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Defining Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provides a lesson plan and resources to help the teacher present information about terrorism. Helps the students distinguish between terrorists and revolutionaries.
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Handout
Human Rights Watch

Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
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Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a focus on Saddam Hussein, Iraq's press and media, an Iraqi timeline of key events, and much more.
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Handout
The Economist

The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him

For Students 9th - 10th
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: September 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that resulted in the United States' declaration of a Global War on Terror.
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New York Times

New York Times: Terrorism in Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A map that shows the different incidents of terrorism that have occurred in Southeast Asia. Click on the different countries to get information about the attack that occurred there. (20 November 2002)
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Website
Other

Abc News: Thwarted Terrorist Plots Since Sept. 11 Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the attacks from 2001 to early 2006 that have been thwarted by counter-terriorist forces according to the White House.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.