9/11 Flashcard

Front

What year did the September 11 attacks occur?

Back

2001

Front

Which flight had passengers that fought the hijackers but still crashed?

Back

United 93

Front

What is the name of the terrorist group responsible for the September 11 attacks?

Back

al-Qaeda

Front

What is the term for the illegal act of taking over a vehicle, such as a plane?

Back

hijacking

Front

From which three cities did the four hijacked planes depart?

Back

Washington D.C.; Boston, MA; Newark, NJ.

Front

What is the significance of September 11 in American history?

Back

It marks the day of the terrorist attacks in 2001.

Front

What type of attack was carried out on September 11, 2001?

Back

Terrorist attacks involving hijacking.

Front

How many planes were hijacked during the September 11 attacks?

Back

Four planes.

Front

What was the target of the hijacked planes on September 11?

Back

The World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Front

What was the outcome of United 93?

Back

Passengers fought back, leading to the plane crashing in Pennsylvania.