Bill of Rights (post 9.11)

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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Introduction small medium large “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” the motto of Benjamin Franklin's Historical Review of 1759 9.11 has changed the world we live in. When terrorists attacked America's homeland, Americans realized how vulnerable they really were. Does this vulnerability call for new security measures? Surely. But what happens when these security measures potentially interfere with basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Here is a hypothetical situation--but one that is all too real. Your Muslim friends in school seem to be under closer scrutiny by the police recently. When you and your friends are attending a Vikings game at the Metrodome, you are pulled aside, frisked, and your possessions are thoroughly searched. This makes you very uncomfortable, particularly, when other students your age aren’t being stopped. What is going on? Complete this webquest and you will not only know what's going on--you'll have taken a stand on how you feel about it. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

Bill of Rights (post 9.11)

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