9/11 Pre-Assessment

What event occurred on September 11, 2001?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda in the United States

• The first moon landing

• The end of World War II

The 2001, September 11th attacks describe ​ (a)   attacks on the ​ (b)   carried out by Al-Qaeda

• terrorists
• Pentagon and World Trade center
• peaceful
• Lincoln Memorial

What was one of the reasons for the U.S. government's increased spending after 9/11?

• Building new schools

• Improving national security and funding military actions

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Lowering taxes

What was the primary objective of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?

• To capture key al-Qaeda leaders

• To establish a new government

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To promote democracy

Who was the U.S. President when the War in Afghanistan started?

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

What were the significant changes in U.S. security after 9/11?

Select all that apply

• Creation of the Department of Homeland Security

• The government can watch people's communications

• Creation of Department of Homeland Security

What law was passed in the U.S. after 9/11 to increase security?

• The Freedom Act

• The USA PATRIOT Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Security Enhancement Act

Which of the following was NOT a hijacked plane on 9/11?

• American Airlines Flight 11

• United Airlines Flight 175

• American Airlines Flight 77

• Delta Airlines Flight 100

How many terrorists were involved in the hijacking of the planes on 9/11?

• 15

• 17

• 19

• 21

What impact did the USA PATRIOT Act have on privacy rights?

• It strengthened privacy rights

• It had no impact

• It raised questions about privacy rights

• It abolished privacy rights