September 11 Brainpop Flashcard Review

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What was one of the effects of September 11th?

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The U.S. invaded Afghanistan.

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What does it mean if something is hijacked?

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it is forcefully taken over

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What do both attacks (Pearl Harbor and 9/11) have in common?

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Both attacks were on American soil and caused public outrage.

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There were four hijacked planes on 9/11. What inference has been made about the fourth plane?

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The passengers took the plane over from the hijackers

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What does "to harbor" mean in the context: Afghanistan was harboring al Qaeda terrorists?

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to provide protection

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Which phrase best describes al Qaeda? Options: Regimented army, Enemy state, Criminal network of terrorists, Fascist dictatorship

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Criminal network of terrorists

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Which person was ultimately responsible for the terrorist attacks against America on 9/11?

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Osama bin Laden

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What natural resource did the Middle East have that the US wanted?

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Oil

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Which of the following events would al Qaeda consider the biggest victory? (hint- what did they want the most?) Options: The U.S. withdraws all diplomats/troops from the Middle East, The U.S. increases foreign aid to Israel, The U.S. formally declares the War on Terror, The U.S. elects a Muslim president

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The U.S. withdraws all diplomats/troops from the Middle East

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How many people lost their lives on 9/11?

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about 3,000