Effects
How much did it cost?
a) 10 million
b) 4-6 trillion
c) 6-8 trillion
d) 6-8 million
C) 6-8 trillion
How many planes were hijacked?
4 planes.
What was the key terrorist threat?
The pre-programmed vehicles.
Insurgents
Rebel groups
What did the USA Patriot act of 2001 establish?
It gave federal prosecutors and FBI agents the power to investigate people carrying out plots of terrorism.
How many deaths?
4.5 million +
What was the Islamic terrorist group called?
Al Qaeda
What does UASs stand for?
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
GWOT (Global War on Terror)
What started the War of Afghanistan?
Taliban leaders refused to hand over Laden.
Are the terrorists increasing or decreasing?
Increasing
Where were the first bombs set off from the terrorist group which led to the 9/11 attacks?
They first set off bombs at US embassies in Kenya
What was appealing to terrorists?
Pre-programmed vehicles
Counter terrorism
military or political activities meant to combat terrorism.
What provoked the Iraq war?
President Bush believed Iraq’s government was hiding these deadly weapons and was a threat.
Was the US efforts effective to stop terrorism?
Not really, there is still terrorism going on today. Intentions were good but it only increased terrorism.
Where did the first 2 planes hit?
Both twin towers.
How did terrorists use pre-programmed vehicles? (Name 3 minimum)
to attack state military assets, diplomatic sites, international trade, energy infrastructure, and civilian centers
When did terrorism start?
Since the beginning of time.
What happened on March 20th 2003?
Iraqi army was quickly defeated, and Hussein was overthrown.
How did this terrorism effect the people?
It caused many difficulties interacting with families.
What did the terrorist group grow out of?
Muslim struggle.
Why did terrorists like the pre-programmed vehicles?
They didn't really need training and were afforable.
How long was the war?
It's said it ended over 20 years but some say it never ended.
What is one tragedy that struck after the war?
Hurricane Katrina