Background
What was the date of the Capitol attack?
January 6, 2021
How did Trump refer to the election results during his speech?
He claimed it was a “stolen election.”
What happened to the Capitol Police during the attack?
Many were assaulted and overwhelmed by the rioters.
What was one of the charges against the rioters?
Obstruction of an official proceeding.
What were some measures taken to ensure safety during the election?
Extended early-voting periods and changes to absentee ballot procedures.
At what time did the rioters breach the last barrier outside the Capitol?
About 2:00 PM.
What was the immediate outcome of the attack?
Congress was temporarily adjourned.
This term describes the charge for which Donald Trump was impeached following the Capitol attack.
He was charged with "incitement of insurrection"
What pandemic affected the 2020 presidential election procedures?
COVID-19
Describe one tactic used by the mob to enter the Capitol.
They pushed through fences and barriers.
How did Congress respond after the Capitol was cleared?
They resumed the certification process of the Electoral College votes.
This commission was established to investigate the events of January 6, 2021.
The January 6 commission.
What was the main reason supporters believed the election was stolen?
They believed there was widespread voter fraud.
What did Trump encourage his supporters to do during his speech?
March to the Capitol and “fight like hell.”
This social media platform banned Donald Trump indefinitely following the Capitol attack.
How many people were arrested in connection to the attack by January 2025?
Nearly 1,600 people.
Who was the President of the United States during the Capitol Attack?
Donald J. Trump
What event was taking place that the mob interrupted?
The certification of the Electoral College results.
This term describes the false narrative that the Capitol attack was orchestrated by left-wing activists.
It was referred to as the "Antifa Hoax."
What was Trump impeached for following the attack?
Incitement of insurrection.