Waco siege

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location of mount carmel center?Unincorporated McLennan County, Texas, approximately 13 miles (21 kilometers) northeast of Waco
2. What is the date of ATF raid initiation?February 28, 1993
3. What was the Waco Siege and why did it happen?The Waco Siege was a 51‑day standoff in 1993 between the FBI and the Branch Davidians at the Mount Carmel ranch. It began after an ATF raid turned into a firefight because the FBI suspected the group had illegal weapons.
4. Who were the Branch Davidians and who led them?The Branch Davidians were a religious group led by David Koresh. They lived together at the Mount Carmel Center in Waco, Texas.

Branch Davidians: A religious sect that believed David Koresh was a messianic figure, headquartered at Mount Carmel Center.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF): A U.S. federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and preventing crimes involving firearms, explosives, and arson.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The principal domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, responsible for federal crimes and national security.
CS Gas: A potent irritant chemical agent used as a riot control substance, commonly known as tear gas.