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America in the Bush Years

Question 7 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

On September 11, 2001, why was Flight 93 the only hijacked plane not to reach its target?

Answer
A
Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.
B
The crew and passengers landed the plane in a field.
C
Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.
D
US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.

Explanation

Passengers and crew learned through phone calls that other hijacked planes had struck their targets. They fought back against the hijackers, disrupting their plan and causing the plane to crash in Pennsylvania before it could reach its intended target. So the correct choice is “Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.”

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