September 11, 2001

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the site of the World Trade Center.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The attacks were unexpected by the American public.

September 11, 2001 Answers