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Pre-9/11 Era
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What was Al Qaeda’s goal in the September 11th attacks?
To punish the us of its crimes against religion and freedom
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What act was passed after the attacks on 9/11?
The Patriot Acts
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What group planned 9/11?
Al Qaeda
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The United States was deeply shaken by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and is still affected by the events in modern society. How was 9/11 received in Afghanistan?
Many groups denied or denounced the attacks. The general public had little to no knowledge of the events even taking place.
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Why did Al Qaeda attack the Capital?
It was an attempt to disrupt our government
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What was donated more than before the attacks?
The number of blood donations in the weeks after the September 11, 2001, attacks was markedly greater than in the corresponding weeks of 2000
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How many planes were hijacked in total?
Four
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Name one of the leaders or founders of the Taliban, Al Qaeda, or the Wahhabists.
Mullah Omar (leader) / Osama Bin Laden (founder)/ Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab (founder)
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Why did Al Qaeda attack the Pentagon?
They wanted to make it impossible for the government to respond to the attacks
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What major organizations closed after 9/11 and made a huge impact?
The New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and NASDAQ did not open on September 11 attacks and remained closed until September 17.
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Which planes were successful? Which were unsuccessful?
The two that hit the World Trade Center were successful along with the one that hit the Pentagon. The last one was unsuccessful as it was intended to hit the Capitol.
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Aside from 9/11, name one of the recent attacks carried out by the Taliban, Al Qaeda, or the Wahhabists.
Varies
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Why did Al Qaeda attack the World Trade center?
They tried to destroy our economy
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What started to happen to people that looked like they were from the Middle East?
In the weeks following the attacks, there was a surge in incidents of harassment and hate crimes against South Asians, Middle Easterners, and anyone thought to be "Middle Eastern-looking" people—particularly Sikhs, because Sikh males usually wear turbans, which are stereotypically associated with Muslims by many Americans.
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Where did the unsuccessful plane land?
A field in Shanksville, PA
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What is Islamic Fundamentalism?
A term typically applied to those within Islamic tradition who believe that the Qur’an is the sole word of god and adhere to the principles and morals found within in the text
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For how long did Al Qaeda plan 9/11
20 years
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What happened to the President during this time?
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, George W. Bush's job approval rating soared to 86%
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When was Osama Bin Laden assassinated?
May 2nd, 2011
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Karzai, the current president of Afghanistan, recently claimed that the United States along with other Western Powers is responsible for the creation of groups like the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Name at least one way that Karzai believes this is true.
Western imperialism / War on terror / U.S. presence of Afghanistan