September 11, 2001: A Historical Overview

September 11, 2001: A Historical Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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On September 11, 2001, four flights bound for California were hijacked, leading to devastating attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center, respectively. President George W. Bush was informed of the attacks while visiting a school in Florida. American Airlines Flight 77 later crashed into the Pentagon. United Airlines Flight 93, intended for a target in Washington D.C., crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control. The events marked a significant moment in U.S. history, leading to widespread changes in national security and foreign policy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which flight was the first to be hijacked on September 11, 2001?

American Airlines Flight 11

American Airlines Flight 77

United Airlines Flight 175

United Airlines Flight 93

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of United Airlines Flight 175?

New York

Los Angeles

Washington D.C.

San Francisco

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which airport did American Airlines Flight 77 depart?

Los Angeles International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport

Newark International Airport

Washington Dulles International Airport

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hijackers were on board United Airlines Flight 93?

Four

Five

Six

Seven

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what time did American Airlines Flight 11 crash into the North Tower of the World Trade Center?

8:46 a.m.

9:03 a.m.

9:37 a.m.

10:03 a.m.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was President George W. Bush when he was first informed of the crash?

The White House

Emma E. Booker Elementary School

The Pentagon

Air Force One

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Bush describe the events of September 11 as during his first public remarks?

A minor setback

An unfortunate incident

A national tragedy

A tragic accident

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