Vocab
The intentional act of setting fire to a building, structure, or property, often with the intent to cause damage, destruction, or harm
Arson
Who was responsible for the Oklahoma City Bombing?
Timothy McVeigh
How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?
4
What year did the Waco incident occur?
1993
What happened to Timothy McVeigh after his conviction?
He was executed via lethal injection
The unlawful killing of another person without malice aforethought, often classified as voluntary (intentional, but without premeditation) or involuntary (unintentional, often due to recklessness or negligence)
Manslaughter
What was the name of the building that was bombed?
The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
What was the name of the flight that did not reach its target?
Flight United 93
What agency was involved on the initial raid of the compound?
ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms)
What happened to the Branch Davidian Compound?
It was engulfed in flames
The intentional and unlawful use of force against another person, resulting in harmful or offensive physical contact
Battery
How many people were killed during the bombing?
168
What was the name of the group responsible for the attacks?
Al Qaeda
What was the name of the cult leader?
David Koresh
Who was the leader of Al Qaeda
Osama Bin Laden
The use of violence or intimidation to achieve political, ideological, religious, or social objectives, often targeting civilians or non-combatants
Terrorism
What was the primary motive behind the bombing?
political protest against the federal government
What time did the first plane hit the first tower?
8:46 AM
How long did the stand off last?
51 days
Besides the Twin towers, what was the other building that was hit on 9/11?
The Pentagon
The unlawful and non-consensual sexual intercourse with another person, often involving force, threat, or incapacitation
Rape
What date did the attack occur?
April 19th, 1995
What specific legislation passed as a result of the 9/11 attacks?
The Patriot Act
What was the primary reason for the raid?
suspected illegal weapons possession
A criminal act committed against a person, group, or property because of the victim's perceived race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic
Hate Crime