AnswersFall 24 US History B ICOther Perspectives on Civil Rights

September 11, 2001 Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

When President George W. Bush spoke in New York days after the September 11th attacks,

A
he declared war on several Middle Eastern nations.
B
he announced the capture of a terrorist organization.
C
he said the responsible parties would be punished.
D
he vowed not to become involved in Middle Eastern politics.
2
Free Preview

What was the immediate effect of the September 11th attacks on US airlines?

A
They went out of business because people stopped flying.
B
They were only allowed to fly outside the United States.
C
They continued to fly normally with armed guards on board.
D
They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.
3

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

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.
4

How did some Islamic groups respond to the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia before September 11, 2001?

A
They joined forces with the Saudi government.
B
They asked for US support to take over Saudi Arabia.
C
They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.
D
They asked for US support to help take over Iraq.
5

The planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, were flown toward targets in New York City and

A
Philadelphia.
B
Boston.
C
Miami.
D
Washington, DC.
6

In relation to the September 11th attacks, the term Ground Zero refers to

A
New York City.
B
the Pentagon.
C
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
D
the site of the World Trade Center.
7

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

A
The attacks were unexpected by the American public.
B
The attacks destroyed several government buildings.
C
The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.
D
The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.
8

The attacks of September 11, 2001, were preceded by attacks in 1998 on American embassies in Tanzania and

A
Yemen.
B
Kenya.
C
Saudi Arabia.
D
Afghanistan.
9

What was the impact of the September 11th attacks on the tourism and travel industries?

A
Costs increased because airlines had to build safer planes.
B
Overall travel increased because people refused to be afraid.
C
Revenue increased because more people traveled internationally.
D
Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.
10

The purpose of the passenger list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration is

A
to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.
B
to know why people are traveling anytime a flight is booked.
C
to make sure airplanes are not crowded or overbooked.
D
to list travelers who are able to fly without being searched.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
12 verified answers

Quiz

Quiz
10 verified answers

Quiz

Quiz
10 verified answers

Other Perspectives on Civil Rights