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At the U.S. Capitol

At the U.S. Capitol

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History

8th Grade

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Jacob Michel

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At the U.S. Capitol

What happened at the US Capitol?

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Poll

How are you feeling?

Happy

Sad

Angry

Overwhelmed

Frustrated

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Open Ended

What events took place on Wednesday at the nation’s Capitol building?

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Open Ended

Who was involved in the insurrection? Who was affected as a result of the safety breach?

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Open Ended

Why did Trump supporters forcefully disrupt the counting of the electoral votes?

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Multiple Choice

When and where did the insurrection take place?

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This morning

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September 11, 2001...at the Pentagon building

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January 6, 2021 (yesterday)...at the US Capitol

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Several years ago

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Focus Questions

  • Why are the events at the U.S. Capitol being referred to as an insurrection rather than a protest? How would you describe the event?

  • What should happen to the individuals who stormed the Capitol?

  • If you were a lawmaker in Congress right now, how would you address your constituents about the events at the Capitol?

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Poll

How would you characterize what took place at the US Capitol yesterday?

Coup - the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group

Insurrection - an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government

Sedition - conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch

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