Chapter 25 - September 11, 2001 Attacks

How many planes were sent to the United States to cause destruction on September 11, 2001?

• Two planes

• Three planes

• Four planes

• Five planes

Where did the first two planes that were hijacked on September 11, 2001, crash?

• The Pentagon Building

• A field in Pennsylvania

• The Twin Towers at the World Trade Center

• The White House

Where did the third plane that were hijacked on September 11, 2001, crash?

• The Pentagon Building

• A field in Pennsylvania

• The Twin Towers at the World Trade Center

• The White House

What happened to the fourth plane involved in the September 11 attacks?

• It crashed into the World Trade Center

• It crashed into the Pentagon Building

• It landed safely at an airport

• It crashed into a field in Pennsylvania

Approximately how many people lost their lives on September 11, 2001?

• Over 1,000 people

• Over 2,000 people

• Over 3,000 people

• Over 4,000 people

What was one of the responses of the U.S. to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

• Decreasing America's security

• Ignoring the search for terrorists

• Forming alliances with other countries to fight terrorism

• Disbanding military forces

Who was believed to be the person responsible for the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001?

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama Bin Laden

• The leader of the Taliban

• The leader of ISIS

What significant change occurred in the U.S. military after the September 11th attacks?

• The military reduced its size

• The military became stronger and enlisted more troops

• The military shifted focus to domestic issues

• The military ceased international operations

What new agency was formed to protect Americans traveling by air after the September 11th attacks?

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• American Airlines Security Department

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• National Security Agency (NSA)

Since the attacks, what have Americans become accustomed to in terms of surveillance?

• Less surveillance by their local governments

• More surveillance by their national, state, and local governments

• Decreased use of security cameras

• Fewer laws related to monitoring terrorism-related activities

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