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Objectives- Evaluate the events that led to the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 and consider the successes and mistakes of the American intelligence agencies and officials. Compare and contrast various primary and secondary sources documenting the events and analyze how these theories can be twisted or modified to justify actions or policies. Identify the goals and objectives of the "War on Terror" and evaluate the successes and failures of this campaign since the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq.

[|The Man Who Knew] Frontline documentary charting the career and actions of an FBI Agent that was an expert in terrorism and sensed that 9-11 was coming. He left the FBI before the attacks and was appointed Director of Security for the Trade Center complex.

[|National Security Archives Documents about pre-9-11 strategies against terror.]

Loose Change- Conspiracy Theory Documentary- This film, circulated on the internet, uses footage and graphics to explore conspiracy theories related to the 9-11 attacks. media type="youtube" key="CDx1GLqvBO8" height="344" width="425"

[|Snopes Rumors Page] A comprehensive list of the theories and their veracity related to the 9-11 attacks and subsequent wars.