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Teaching Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in attempt to overturn election

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in attempt to overturn election

A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding. It was a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy, and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

Text by Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, and Andrew Taylor, AP National Writers, adapted by Actively Learn staff for educational purposes
The Associated Press

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What is the significance of the US Capitol being attacked by Americans?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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