Impact of 9/11 and the War on Terror

The video discusses the profound impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which led to significant changes in global and domestic policies. It covers the US-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the rise of Daesh, and the extensive surveillance measures implemented in the US. The video also highlights the social and political consequences, including increased anti-immigrant sentiment and Islamophobia.

What was the primary target of the 9/11 attacks?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Twin Towers

• The Pentagon

• The White House

Which group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• Taliban

• Hamas

• Al-Qaeda

• ISIS

What was the main reason given by the U.S. for invading Afghanistan?

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To establish democracy

• To control oil resources

• To topple the Taliban

How many people were displaced as a result of the wars initiated by the U.S. post-9/11?

• 100 million

• 10 million

• 37 million

• 59 million

What was a significant outcome of the U.S. invasion of Iraq?

• The establishment of a stable government

• The end of sectarian violence

• The rise of Daesh

• The discovery of weapons of mass destruction

What major U.S. department was created in response to 9/11?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of State

• Department of Justice

What controversial agency was formed under the Department of Homeland Security?

• NSA

• ICE

• CIA

• FBI

What was the impact of the 9/11 attacks on hate crimes in the U.S.?

• They decreased significantly

• They remained the same

• They increased fivefold

• They were eliminated

Who revealed the extent of U.S. surveillance post-9/11?

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Julian Assange

• Edward Snowden

• Chelsea Manning

What was the name of the surveillance program revealed by Edward Snowden?

• Tempora

• Carnivore

• Prism

• Echelon