The 9/11 terror attacks had a drastic impact on the society of the United States. Americans who were alive at the time can still vividly recall what they were doing on that fateful morning. Along with individual memories, 9/11 has also shaped our national memory. This eLesson features magazine covers from The New Yorker depicting illustrations related to the terror attack. How—if at all—have Americans’ perception of the event changed over time?
This lesson is adapted from materials contained in the Bill of Rights Institute’s U.S. History resource entitled Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A History of the American Experiment. This free online resource covers 1491 to the present day, is aligned to the College Board's AP U.S. history framework, and is available for use today! To learn more and to receive updates, visit our website.
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It’s okay to get excited about historical documents! What’s your favorite document from American history? After a full school year of close reads, we’ve barely scratched the surface of interesting readings and court cases from American history. Join Kirk, Tony, and Josh as they review topics they’ve been thinking about and documents they wish they could have walked through this school year.
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