The Attacks
the # of Airplanes that were hijacked on 9/11
What is 4
Which country did the United States invade shortly after 9/11
Afganistan
Name two types of first responders who went to the World Trade Center
Who are firefighters, police officers, or emergency medical workers
What military building was hit by American Airlines flight 77
The Pentagon
What does the word terrorism generally mean?
The use of violence or threats to create fear and achieve political or ideologic goals.
The two main targets of the attacks in New York City
What is the World Trade Center Twin Towers
Which terrorist organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks
al-Qaeda
Why did many firefighters enter the twin towers instead of immediately leaving the area.
What is they were trying to rescue people.
In what state did flight 93 crash
Pennsylvania
What does hijacking mean ?
To take control of a vehicle, such as an airplane, by force or threat.
why were the two trade center twin towers especially important to New York City and the US.
They were major financial and business centers and were internationally recognized symbols of American Commerce
Who was the leader of al-qaeda
Osama Bin Laden
What major dangers did first responders face inside and around the buildings.
Fire, smoke, falling debris, collapsing buildings, and dangerous dust.
what new federal agency was created after in response to concerns about national security and terrorism.
The Department of Homeland Security
What does evacuate mean?
To leave a dangerous place for safety
Why was 9/11 different than previous attacks on America
It was a very planned out attack involving multiple hijacked commercial planes and caused very large of life loss.
Why did the United States target Afghanistan after 9/11?
al-Qaeda operated from Afghanistan, where the Taliban government had provided a safe haven.
Approximately how many FDNY firefighters and other FDNY personnel died on 9/11.
343
Why did the United States become more focused on preventing terrorism after 9/11.
The attacks showed terrorist groups could carry out large scale attacks inside the US.
What does first responder mean ?
A person such as a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical worker who responds to an emergency
What happened to the 4 hijacked planes during the attacks
What is two hit the World Trade Center Twin Towers, one hit the Pentagon, and one crashed in Pennsylvania
In what year was Osama bin Laden captured
2011
Why did the effects of 9/11 continue to affect the first responders long after 9/11.
Exposed to dust, smoke, other hazardous substances during the rescue and cleanup ,and some later developed serious illness.
Give 3 examples of how American Life changed after 9/11.
increased airport security, creation of the Department of Homeland Security, increased counterterrorism efforts, changes to immigration/security procedures, increased government surveillance and more U S military involvement.
Give two ways life in the United States changed after 9/11.
increased airport security, creation of the Department of Homeland Security, increased counterterrorism efforts, wars in Afghanistan, changes in government surveillance and security policies, and greater public awareness of terrorism.