Background Information
name one motive for terrorism
gaining independence; expelling foreigners; changing society; changing government policies; overthrowing the government; achieving political ends; destroying forces of "evil"
terrorist group associated with bombings at U.S. embassies in Africa
Al-Qaeda
number of terrorists that hijacked the four planes
19
how was the anthrax transported to the victims?
letters/mail
how did Americans feel before and after the attacks?
before - secure, safe
after - afraid, fearful, full of anxiety
name the weapons used more recently
biological & chemical agents
what country's rule did the Irish Republican Army (IRA) want to put an end to in order to reunite Ireland?
Britain
when did the clean up of the crash site officially end?
after 9 months; May 2002
when did the anthrax attacks take place?
a few days after 9/11
where did coalition forces begin military action?
Afghanistan
definition of terrorism
the use of violence against people or property to try to force changes in societies/governments
name of Communist Party of Peru which terrorized residents of Peru throughout the 20th century
Shining Path
exact number of people killed in the attack
2,996
what did the anthrax do to the victims?
damaged lungs & cause death
what is the organization called that President Bush created after 9/11 and the anthrax attacks?
Operation Enduring Freedom
location of first modern international terrorism incident
Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany
locations of the two U.S. embassies which were attacked in Africa
Kenya & Tanzania
how were the planes utilized as weapons?
planes were loaded with fuel; they became destructive missiles when they crashed into their targets
what 2 names were the anthrax attacks also known as?
amerithrax; anthrax investigation
what 2 things did the international coalition fight against?
terrorism & Al-Qaeda
name all weapons used - both old and new
bullets, bombs, biological & chemical agents, bacteria, poisonous gas
reason Osama bin Laden was offended by the presence of U.S. troops
U.S. troops invaded Saudi Arabia, home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina; their presence was an insult to the Saudi people
name the three locations of the airliner crashes
World Trade Center, Pentagon, Pennsylvania countryside field
what were the three jobs of the people the anthrax letters sent to?
Senators of Congress, NBC news anchor, NY Post
what were the three effects of the anthrax attacks?
use of mail screening; increased demand on the health system; increased use of e-mail