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Students examine the concept of 'nation building,' focusing on outcomes of U.S. involvement in nation building efforts in Afghanistan, past and present attempts at nation building and how the U.S. should proceed in the war against terrorism.

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afghanistan, terrorism

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9/11, afghanistan, nation building, terrorism, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2001
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