September 11

What was one of the effects of September 11th?

• The US economy received an immediate boost

• transportation security became less strict

• The United States invaded Afghanistan

• Congress declared war against Saudi Arabia

What does it mean if something is hijacked?

• It is borrowed and the returned

• It is set on fire

• It is won by an election

• It is forcefully taken over

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. entered WWII. After the attack on 9/11, a War on Terror was announced. What do both attacks have in common?

• Both attacks were on American soil and caused public anger

• Both attacks were on foreign soil and caused public anger

• Both attacks involved hijacked planes

• Both attacks were directed against military targets

Afghanistan was harboring al Qaeda terrorists. In the preceding sentence, what does "to harbor" mean?

• To hitch a boat to a dock

• To provide protection

• To detain or imprison

• To declare war on

Which phrase best describes al Qaeda?

• An army of American citizens

• A enemy country

• A criminal network

• A dictatorship

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

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama bin Laden

• Barack Obama

• George Bush

How many people lost their lives on 9/11?

• About 8,000

• About 30,000

• About 3,000

• About 500

What was the country that allowed al Qaeda to stay there?

• Saudi Arabia

• Jordan

• Syria

• Afghanistan

At what city was the Pentagon attacked?

• New York

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

Site of attack on World Trade Center

• New York

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles