What Happened During the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Why?

Facing History and Ourselves
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On January 6, 2021, insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. It includes excerpts from texts that explore the ways in which inflammatory language, disinformation, and white supremacy were contributing causes of the insurrection. 

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What Happened During the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Why?
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  • History
  • Civic Education
  • Antisemitism
  • Racial Justice
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  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement
  • Family Engagement

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Resources in Response to the Events at the U.S. Capitol

This collection provides a select set of resources to support educators in leading conversation on the events at the U.S. Capitol on January, 6, 2021.

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Responding to Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

A teacher's guide to facilitate conversations about the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Against Domestic Insurrection - A Prayer by Alden Solovy

A prayer in response to the rioting and attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

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