America in the Bush Years

Question 1

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 2

The purpose of the 9/11 Commission was to

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study the events of September 11th.

Question 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

In order to oversee airport security, the government created

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the Transportation Security Administration.

Question 6

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

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Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.

Question 7

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

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The attacks were unexpected by the American public.

Question 8

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 9

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

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They attacked flight crews.

Question 10

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

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Kenya.

America in the Bush Years Answers