"Local Children's Reactions to 9-11 Tragedy" by Connie Llanos Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of the article?
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b
Children today know very little about the events of September 11, 2001, but they can
recall how the U. S. has changed since the attacks.
Many students do not understand 9-11 and cannot sympathize with the victims
because they were too young to witness the tragedy.
More states should be required by federal law to teach history lessons about
September 9, 2001, in their schools.
Though young students may have different perspectives on 9-11 than adults, their
reactions can yield interesting insights about tragedy.
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d

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