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September 11, 2001 Answers

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The purpose of the 9/11 Commission was to

provide funds for victims’ families.

study the events of September 11th.

create more security at airports.

expand the powers of law enforcement.

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

They went out of business because people stopped flying.

They were only allowed to fly outside the United States.

They continued to fly normally with armed guards on board.

They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.

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

he declared war on several Middle Eastern nations.

he announced the capture of a terrorist organization.

he said the responsible parties would be punished.

he vowed not to become involved in Middle Eastern politics.

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

Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.

The crew and passengers landed the plane in a field.

Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.

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

New York City.

the Pentagon.

the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.

the site of the World Trade Center.

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

provide police protection for airline passengers.

maintain secure flight schedules for the airlines.

make sure planes are mechanically ready for flying.

screen passengers for weapons and explosives.

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

Costs increased because airlines had to build safer planes.

Overall travel increased because people refused to be afraid.

Revenue increased because more people traveled internationally.

Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.

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

They attacked passengers.

They disguised themselves as pilots.

They attacked flight crews.

They set off bombs.

Which statement best describes the events of September 11th?

The attacks were unexpected by the American public.

The attacks destroyed several government buildings.

The attacks happened in spite of strong airline security.

The attacks worsened US relations with al-Qaeda.

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

Philadelphia.

Boston.

Miami.

Washington, DC.

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