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The insurrection of January 6, 2021: Information from 2021

Studying the events of January 6, 2021

Definitions

Word definitions and explanations:

First Amendment

WashU Expert: Mob at U.S. Capitol Building Amounts to Insurrection

Voices from inside the Capitol

Police response

Videos

Tear Gas, Violence in 'Insurrection' at U.S. Capitol

Understanding the news

25th Amendment

Senior Officials have Discussed Removing Trump Under the 25th Amendment

Historical perspective

Aftermath

Documents from the event

News coverage and photos from the day

Resources for teachers