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Which nation collapsed because its economy was failing?
USSR
What happened in New York City on September 11, 2001?
Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers.
Leader of 9/11
Osama bin Laden
Which is a fact that tells why Apple is important to the history of computers?
It invented the first what?
It invented the first personal computer.
Which is an event that shows an example of terrorism?
the September 11 Attacks
How did Ronald Reagan's actions affect the Soviet economy?
The Soviets felt they needed to spend more money expanding their military.
When was 9/11?
September 11, 2001
Leader of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Gorbachev
Computers and Internet
responsible for changing the economy
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Caused the Cold War to end; Many countries became independent
The use of terrorism has become more common around the world. What is the purpose of using terrorism?
to control people with fear.
Who led the attacks on September 11, 2001?
Osama bin Laden
Challenged the Soviet Union
Ronald Reagan
September 11, 2001
Terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda
Which are true about the War on Terror?
-It began because of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001.
-It started mostly in Afghanistan, but now includes attacks on terrorists in many countries.
How did Congress change the US government to fight terrorism?
It passed the Patriot Act.
How many people died?
close to 3,000
Announced an invasion of Iraq in 2003?
President Bush
What is the Patriot Act?
An act passed by Congress that allowed the government to monitor Americans every move.
What was the reason that the War in Iraq lasted for eight years?
After Saddam Hussein was gone, it took many years to try to set up a peaceful government.
What changes did Congress make after the attack?
The monitoring of the American people was allowed.
Terrorism
the use of violence against innocent people to try and gain control.
The name of the terrorist group that attacked the World Trade Center and Pentagon
Al-Qaeda
Explain how the computer and Internet have changed economics, business, and everyday life over the past three decades.
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Why did President Bush announce an invasion of Iraq in 2003?
He suspected that Iraq was creating nuclear weapons.