America in the Bush Years

Question 1

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

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Washington, DC.

Question 2

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

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screen passengers for weapons and explosives.

Question 3

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

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Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

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The attacks were unexpected by the American public.

Question 5

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

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to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.

Question 6

A difference between Flight 93 and the other planes involved in the September 11th attacks was that

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Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.

Question 7

How were hijackers able to take over planes on September 11, 2001?

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They attacked flight crews.

Question 8

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

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They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.

Question 9

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

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he said the responsible parties would be punished.

Question 10

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

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They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.

America in the Bush Years Answers