What Happened During the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Why?
These resources guide students to resist oversimplified explanations of what happened during the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
About this Lesson
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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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.
A teacher's guide to facilitate conversations about the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
A prayer in response to the rioting and attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
A selection of resources to assist teachers in responding to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
On the campus conversation with Merav Fine Braun, Director of Hunter College Hillel.
Explore the history of democratic and anti-democratic efforts in the United States.