120309 gov roots of 911 50m
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Good Day!
DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 12/03/09, Topic: Roots 9/112) On the next line, write “Opener #51” and then:
1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent.2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND
Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND
Summary of the clip OR/AND
Other things going on in the news.Announcements: NoneIntro Music: Untitled
Agenda1) Roots of 9/11
What you will be able to do:1) What are the Roots of 9/11
Reminder1) Find & complete your 4 news pods
Participation (10 points a week)Negative Mark: Minus 2 Points Each0 Check: 6 Points1 Check: 7 Points2 Checks: 8 Points3 Checks: 9 Points4 Checks: 10 Points 5 Checks: 11 Points (+1 EC)6 Checks: 12 Points (+2 EC)7 Checks: 13 Points (+3 EC)8 Checks: 14 Points (+4 EC)
Review1) Bureaucracy (Bu): Part of Executive Branch,
govt dept + agencies that execute the laws. 4 mil+ workers (top 4000+ appointed by pres)
2) Bu Secretaries: Secs hired/fired by Pres at any time. Sec balance loyalty to pres and their dept
Defense Department: Military policiesDoD workers are Bu (but soldiers ruled by independent military rules)
a) Secretary of Defense: Robert Gatesb) Central Command (Mid East): David Petraeusc) Commander in Afghanistan: Stanley McChrystal
NSA Advisor:James Jones
Sec of Defense:Roberts Gates
GeneralPetraeus
GeneralMcChrystal
National Security Council: Advices Pres on national security (Pres #1 duty is security)a) Nat Sec Advisor: James Jonesb) Secretary of State: Hillary Clintonc) Director of National Intelligence: Dennis Blaird) Secretary of Homeland Security: Janet Napolitano
NSA Advisor:James Jones
Sec of State:Hillary Clinton
Sec of Defense:Roberts Gates
DNI:Blair
3) Bu’s Power: a) Laws are often vague (so Congress can avoid
controversy, pass blame to Bu if goes badly)b) Bu know more about the subject than Pres or
Cong (especially in technical subjects)c) Bu gives details to laws to make them
executable d) Bu can be slow/fast to enforce a lawe) Bu’s job security (0.2% fired/laid off)
4) POTUS’ Power Over Bu: a) Pres appoints/fires heads to depts/agencies
(4000+, Senate confirmation needed)b) Pres writes signing statementsc) Pres makes executive orders
5) Congress’ Power over Bu: a) Cong creates or shuts down depts/agenciesb) Cong appropriates more or less fundingc) Cong conducts hearing investigations
Work #51a, “9/11 Congressional Hearing”1) With a partner, write down which bureaucracy
(Dept like DoT, FBI, CIA, etc) would you call in to Congress (blame most) AND what question would you ask them? (include their name)
Work #51b, Title “9/11 Responses”1) Rank from most important action items to least important, for our government to do:a) Secure the national bordersb) Arrest or kill terroristsc) Provide economic aid to poor nationsd) Support developing democraciese) Find Osama Bin Ladenf) Fight foreign leaders that help terroristsg) Strengthen relations with alliesh) Strengthen anti-terrorism efforts among police, FBI, CIA, NSAi) Improve US’ image in other countries
Notes #51a, Title: “Roots of 9/11” Islam: Monotheistic, related to Judaism +
Christianity, 1 bil. followers, called Muslimsa) Sunni: 85% (majority in Afghanistan, minority in Iraq)
b) Shia: 15% (majority in Iraq and Iran)
Muslim progressives: Believe in separation of Islam and govt, emphasize peace + equal rights
(Turkey, Bahrain, + many Muslim intellectuals) Muslim extremism: Believe Muslim societies must
be run by Muslim govts that strictly follow Quran, incd. limited women rights (Taliban + Al Qaeda)
1) Taliban: Extremists political party in Afghanistan +
Pakistan that helps Al Qaeda (want relig local gov)2) Al Qaeda: Terrorist group founded to support Islamic
gov world wide + expel western influence (US + Israel)
Work #51c, Title “Video: Roots of 9/11”
1) Copy Source Title: Thomas Friedman
2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00
Work #51d, Title “9/11 Debate” Debate Topic: After 9/11, most the world supported the U.S. and was horrified by the terrorist acts. Some said the U.S. must strike back. They say that terrorist only know the fear of power. Other said the U.S. must take a higher road, the U.S. should follow the path of non-violence like Gandhi and Dr. MLKing.Should the U.S. attack and destroy those who hurt us OR Should the U.S. instead give charity and money to the poor countries that support terrorism to win their hearts over to America. 1) Read, pick a side, and explain why you picked that side.2) Find out what your partner wrote, and write down their response (include their name at the end).
Causes of 9/11:Immediate Causea) Osama Bin Laden funds Al Qaeda training out
of Afghanistanb) Poor cross-agency intel + Middle East intelLong Term Causesa) Internal struggle between religious
fundamentalism + secular (non-relig) govtb) Lack of economic (jobs) + political
opportunities (democracy) in their own nations (Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Pakistan, Iraq)
c) Wealth gap between nations + resentment over Western political + cultural influences
Workbook Check (100 Points): Make Sure:1) Name + Period written on cover
AND side of notebook2) Opener #s are highlighted3) Plastic bag inside inside cover4) Schedule/syllabus inside cover5) Reference sheets inside cover
Staple with the staples grappling in.
Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections
for a possible workbook quiz.2) Pick and listen to your 4 news
podcast by next Monday.
Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang (if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in)