Terrorism
Who is Osama Bin Laden?
The leader of al-Qaeda. Responsible for the 9/11 attacks against America.
Who was President during 9/11?
George W. Bush
What country was al-qaeda from?
Afganistan
About how many innocent people were killed on 9/11?
3,000
What buildings were hit in NY on the morning of 9/11?
The World Trade Center
After 9/11, the US declared a war on what?
Terror
What building was the 4th plane thought to be headed for?
The Capital Building.
Give an example of Domestic terrorism.
The OKC bombing.
What terror group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
al-qaeda
What country did the US invade first after 9/11? Hint: Weapons of Mass destruction
Iraq
What is the difference between acts or terror and acts of war?
Terror is a crime against innocent civilians, war is an act against another military. War is nation vs. nation.
Why did al-qaeda target the US?
Al-Qaeda targeted the United States for many reasons. First, the United States supported moderate Islamist governments. This included the Saudi Arabian government. Second, the United States had a strong economic and cultural presence in many Muslim countries. Finally, the United States was a strong supporter of Israel. Al-Qaeda wanted to destroy Israel.
What building was hit on 9/11 in Washington D.C.?
The Pentagon
Where did the US invade to remove the Taliban from power?
Afganistan
What is the difference between domestic terrorism and foreign terrorism?
Domestic: someone from within
Foreign: Someone from another country
What was the name of the US war in Afghanistan?
U.S. military began Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
What happened to the plane that crashed in PA?
The passengers overpowered the hijackers and crashed the plane.
What was the USA Patriot act?
An act that made it easier to spy on people and get information on people suspected of terrorism.
Why didn't some people like the Patriot act?
They thought it was an invasion of privacy and a violation of personal freedoms.
What was the goal of operation Enduring Freedom?
The goal was to destroy al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban.