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Analyzing Photographs of a Tragic Event

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Analyze the following images related to a major historical event in New York City history. These images come from the same event. Answer the questions that follow and imagine and predict how these images are connected.

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Look carefully at the pictures above. Create and fill out a 3-column chart with the following categories for each photograph:

  • What I See
  • What I Think
  • Questions I Have

What tragic event in New York City history is depicted in these photographs? Support your answer with evidence from the images.

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