Terrorism and Its Challenges

Question 3 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

Answer

It significantly increased the size of the US military by ordering a draft.

It established the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow terrorist groups.

It replaced the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the US Army.

It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.

Explanation

After the September 11 attacks, the government created the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate efforts to protect the country and prevent future terrorist attacks. The CIA already existed before 2001, and the FBI was not replaced by the Army. The government also did not order a military draft.

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