The War on Terrorism

How did America respond to the 9/11 attacks?

• People rushed to donate blood for injured Americans.

• The US built a wall to keep al Qaeda out.

• The Department of Homeland Security was created.

• President Bush announced the US would fight a "War on Terror".

• The US returned to isolationism.

Name the type of Terrorism: Terrorism that occurs abroad (overseas) by foreigners.

• International Terrorism

• Domestic Terrorism

Who was behind the attacks on 9/11?

• al Qaeda, a Jewish terrorist group, led by Bin Laden

• al Qaeda, an American terrorist group, led by Bin Laden

• al Qaeda, a Muslim terrorist group, led by Bin Laden

• al Qaeda, a Buddhist terrorist group, led by Bin Laden

use of violence to compel a government or group of people to behave in a certain way

• ethnic group

• global interdependence

• terrorism

• trade war

_______ was president of the United States when Al Qaeda attacked the United States using four hijacked airplanes.

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Barrack Obama

• Donald Trump

Where did the United States send troops in order to punish those who destroyed the World Trade Center?

• Africa

• Afghanistan

• Mexico

• Italy and Paris

What was President George W. Bush's response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

• Persian Gulf War

• War on Terrorism

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation WMD

What was the result of the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan?

• The Taliban was removed from power.

• Osama Bin Laden remained in control of the country.

• A communist government was set up.

• Totalitarian leaders remained in control of the country.

Who masterminded the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001?

• Hitler

• Saddam Hussein

• ISIS

• Al Qaeda

How did the United States respond to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?

• Ban all travel

• Scared and hid

• Raised taxes

• Increased security at the airports