Assignment:
Montclair's very own Leslie Wilson (History and the Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University) penned this excellent opinion piece on the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. After reading his article, please answer the following questions:
• Do you agree with the author that the events were an "American tragedy." Why or why not?
• In your opinion, what political processes caused this event?
• In your opinion, how can we prevent similar events from happening in the future? More security? Different political climate? (min. 400 words)
Readings:
'We have witnessed an American tragedy' Opinion
By Leslie Wilson