The only thing we have to fear is...!
How did the average American answer the following question: "How worried are you that you or someone in your family will be a victim of terrorism?"
How accurate was your prediction?
What is the big story this chart tells?
The answer to this question has changed dramatically over the past year and a half. Why do you think that is?
List any events or issues over the past year and a half that may contribute to these changes?
What is one consequence of the trend you see in the chart?
If the trends from this chart were to continue, what do you think these numbers will look like in 4 years?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will be a victim of terrorism?
Explain your answer:
How much do you think the data from this chart explains the outcome of the 2016 presidential election?
How different do you think the answer to this question is for Democrats and Republicans?*
Currently, do you think America is more the home of the brave or the home of the fearful?
What are some US government policies that are a consequence of Americans' fear of terrorism?
If you were POTUS what steps would you take to calm American fears.
Explain whether you think the POTUS is trying to calm American fears more, or fan the flames of American fears?
In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," What the heck does that mean and do you agree with FDR?
Be creative! If Donald J Trump had a quote about fear what do you think it would be?
