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In order to oversee airport security, the government created

A
the Patriot Act.
B
the 9/11 Commission.
C
the Transportation Security Administration.
D
the Department of Homeland Security.
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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.
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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.
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

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

A
They attacked passengers.
B
They disguised themselves as pilots.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They set off bombs.
6

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

T
Terrorists revealed their plans before the flight went down.
F
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
T
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
P
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
7

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.
8

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.
9

Why was the Pentagon an important target for terrorists in 2001?

A
It was a workplace for many Americans.
B
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
C
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
D
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
10

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.
11

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.
12

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

A
Terrorists revealed their plans before the flight went down.
B
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
C
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
D
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
13

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.
14

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

A
They attacked passengers.
B
They disguised themselves as pilots.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They set off bombs.
15

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.
16

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.
17

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.
18

In order to oversee airport security, the government created

A
the Patriot Act.
B
the 9/11 Commission.
C
the Transportation Security Administration.
D
the Department of Homeland Security.
19

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.
20

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.

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