Ch. 8 - Modern Issues of US & Canada

According to the text, what is the main purpose of terrorism?

• To promote unity and peace.

• To achieve personal gain.

• To intimidate and cause fear for political or social ends.

• To engage in lawful use of force.

How many planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers during the September 11, 2001, attacks?

(a)  

What was the immediate impact of the hijacked planes crashing into their targets on September 11, 2001?

• The collapse of nearby buildings

• The escape of thousands of workers

• The destruction of the Pentagon

• The identification of the terrorists

What was the primary motive of the terrorist group al-Qaeda, as mentioned in the text?

• To fight the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

• To promote unity and peace in Muslim lands

• To target Americans and U.S. allies

• To oppose the Persian Gulf War in 1991

What was the primary objective of President George W. Bush in response to the September 11 attacks?

• To initiate a conventional war against Iraq

• To declare war on terrorism and seek global cooperation

• To establish a dictatorship in Afghanistan

• To withdraw from international alliances

What are some examples of weapons mentioned in the text that terrorists can potentially use?

• Swords and spears

• Biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons

• Tanks and artillery

• Boomerangs and slingshots

Which term refers to the alliance of nations organized by the United States to fight the war on terrorism?

• Coalition

• Dictatorship

• Conventional war

• Homeland Security

Why did the United States go on an anthrax alert after the September 11 attacks?

• To enhance postal services

• To detect biological weapons in the country

• To counter cyber threats

• To prepare for conventional warfare

Geographers refer to a poorly planned development that spreads a city’s population over a wider geographical area as urban...

(a)  

Why do some Americans and Canadians choose to live in suburbs even if they work in cities?

• Due to a lack of job opportunities in cities

• Because of the affordability of housing in cities

• Attracted by new, upscale housing, better public services, and open space

• To escape from suburban lifestyle