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Lesson Ten Before and After September 11 Objectives To enable the students to get a better understanding of the September 11 terrorist attack (the scene on the spot, the damage, the influence, and so on) to enlarge their knowledge about international politics (human rights, freedom, racism, terrorism, big powers, security, nuclear weapons and so on) Time Allotment The teaching plan will be carried out within 8 periods. Background Information Introduction What is the situation like after Sep. 11? (Mood of the Americans, change in the method, mass, change in the correspondence) Mood of Americans: What do you think is the most serious threat to American government? 70% believe it is Muslin, Islam terrorism; 40%, terrorism; 33% economy Do you think there is terrorism in the U.S.A? 88% say yes, fear of another attack, panic fear, maybe one year after it, and the fear is still there, key thing. Change of methods: American Muslin, persecution, 21% think they themselves are victims, fear, no sign on face. 70% insist arresting, violation of law and constitution. Democratic policy: Vietnam War, Congress willingly gave over some power to President. In 1970s second half of Vietnam, Congress began to take back some of the power. Power Act For example, 1) Congress passed the resolution to use force, if necessary, to fight against terrorism.2) Two Houses passed the law to use force against Iraq. 3) Patriotic Act----Any criticism against this fight is unpatriotic. From being submitted to the House to becoming a law, only ten days, war on terrorism. Bush appointed/nominated several members to be judges, so easier to pass the law. Foreign policy: Sep. 2002 before the anniversary of Sep.11, Preventive Action If I think you are attacking me, I -----. Other countries can’t use this. Typical. Compare USA with Roman Empire Tonight, President Bush spoke about the threats we face from terrorists and dictators abroad. Many of the young Americans who fought in Afghanistan, and wh