Vocabulary
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The Aftermath
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Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation to achieve political goals.

100

Who was the leader of al-Qaeda at the time of 9/11 and is therefore thought of as the person who was in charge of 9/11?

Osama bin Laden

100

President George W. Bush promised that what would not be tolerated after hearing about the attacks of 9/11?

Terrorism

100

How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?

Four

100

What religious groups were targeted because of 9/11?

Muslims

200

Al-Qaeda

The group responsible for the 9/11 attacks

200

Who was president during 9/11?

George W. Bush

200

What airline-related agency was created after 9/11 to prevent terrorism and enhance security?

TSA

200

Which tower was hit first?

The North Tower

200

What war resulted from the US trying to track down al-Qaeda? 

The war in Afghanistan

300

Extremism

Holding extreme political or religious views

300

Who was the planner of 9/11 and the person who came up with the idea of using planes?

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

300

What are 3 immigration/visa regulations?

Only 675,000 people per year are allowed

You need a passport 

Evidence of criminal or financial records.

Complete an interview.

300

How many people died on 9/11?

2,996
300

What medical condition plauged many people who witnessed 9/11 firsthand?

PTSD

400
Axis of Evil

A term used to describe countries that were seen as a threat to the United States.

400

Who was the mayor of NYC during 9/11 and for his leadreship and immediate action is remembered as one of the heros of the day.

Rudy Giuliani

400

What federal agency was replaced by the Department of Homeland Security?

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)

400

What was the motive behind the attacks of 9/11?

Al-Qaeda didn't like the US foreign policy in the Muslim world and wanted the US to get out of Saudi Arabia

400

Which organiztion that had taken control of Afghanistan provided security for al-Qaeda?

The Taliban

500

Triage

Prioritizing medical care for those who need it most

500

What are the names of 2 different hijackers from the planes on 9/11?

Mohamed Atta

Marwan al-Shehhi

Ziad Jarrah

500

Name 2 out of the 3 major federal agencies serving under the Department of Homeland Security

  1. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  2. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  3. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
500

Citizens of how many countries died in the attack? (A guess within 5 will be counted)

78

500

Which health program was made to help first responders, survivors, and others affected by 9/11?

The WTC Health Program