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9/11 Terrorist Attacks
This attack took place on September 11, 2001. On this day, 4 planes were hijacked by a group of terrorists, that were then crashed into places like the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon. The reason this event was important was because it changed the our countries security by strengthening it. Greenhouse, S. (2021, July 28). Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 20 years later. AARP. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2021/911-anniversary.html -
Arab Spring Begins
A man in Tunisia set himself on fire. His reasoning was that he wanted to spread awareness on the corruption and poverty across the Middle East. The reason this event is important was because it led to protested that led to President Sine El Abidine Ben Ali being kicked out as president. This inspired similar moments in other areas around the world including different places in the Middle East as well as in North Africa. -
George Floyd Protests
In May of 2020, a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. That triggered huge protests all over the nation and even different parts across the world. This is really significant because it compelled people to actually implement changes in how the police officers get trained and held accountable. Walker, D. (2023, August 28). Remembering George Floyd. Ford Foundation. https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/stories/remembering-george-floyd/ -
Ukraine Invasion by Russia
Russia completely invaded Ukraine in February 2022. They went all out and launched a massive assault on the country. This event is important because it changed alliances, and made people want to resist authoritarian governments in other countries as well. Cohen, E. A. (2023, February 28). There are only two ways to bring peace to Ukraine. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/russia-invasion-ukraine-peace-military-history/673231/ -
Roe v. Wade Overturned
This event was when The Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson. This caused nationwide protest and debates over civil rights. Taddonio, P. (2022, June 24). The Supreme Court Has Overturned ‘Roe v. Wade.’ These Documentaries Show How We Got Here. FRONTLINE. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/supreme-court-overturned-roe-v-wade-documentaries/