Curated OER
Breaking News English: Guantanamo Britons to be Released
In this English worksheet, students read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.Breaking News English:
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Tony Blair Announces His Resignation
In this English worksheet, students read "Tony Blair Announces His Resignation," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The War on Terror
Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing the Global War on Terror: Stories From Veterans Memory Project
From the Veterans Memory Project a series of interviews with veterans of the Global war on Terror built around four themes; attitudes toward service and war,combat,re-entry to civilian life, and the impacts of the experience.
CNN
Cnn: Maps and Interactives Index, the War on Terror
A comprehensive site with several different maps and interactive materials that deal with September 11th and the war in Afghanistan. From a CNN Special from 2005.
CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan War and Transition (2002)
A special report on Afghanistan beginning with "Life under the Taliban," and more articles covering the years before the War on Terror. The second group of articles discusses the actual US-led Military Campaign. The Revolution,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan and the War on Terror: Hamid Karzai
Read about Hamid Karzai and his role in leading Afghanistan.
PBS
Pbs Timeline of War: Terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan
PBS has put together three war timelines covering the years from 1979 until present along with a timeline of Middle East history from 1916 to the present in an attempt to show how the key events from all of these areas are related. The...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Obama's War
A detailed report of the war in Afghanistan put together in 2009. Insight into the approach and progress of President Obama's administration. Interviews with top officials, map, chronology are provided.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan
Excellent coverage on the state of Afghanistan through articles that range from describing its long struggles to Afghanistan Today. Articles provide information on Kabul, Caves of Afghanistan, Afghan's Civil War, as well as an...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
CBS
Cbs News Interactive: Attack on America Retaliation
CBS News offers a detailed overview of the military action the United States took against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Content includes a focus on the weapons of war, the enemy, and the U.S. allies.
USA Today
Revived Taliban Waging 'Full Blown' Insurgency
June, 2006, article discussing the growth of the Taliban and its increased insurgency in Afghanistan. Find a link to photos of the fighting in Afghanistan.
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
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.
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.
Curated OER
Afghanistan, Iraq: Two Wars Collide
This article discusses the United States' war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.