Terrorism and Its Challenges

Question 1

Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations

Question 2

How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists

Question 3

How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.

Question 4

What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

violence

Question 5

Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism.

Question 6

If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The government keeps records of a host of personal information on Americans.

Question 7

Which event is considered a success in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Saddam Hussein and the Taliban were removed from power.

Question 8

Which statements are true of the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States? Check all that apply. After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes’ controls. Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States.The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. The terrorists used remote devices to fly planes into targets in New York City and Washington, DC.The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire. The terrorists attempted to board planes but were stopped by airport security measures.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes’ controls.; Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States.; The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City.; The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire.

Question 9

What is the main reason the United States removed the Taliban from power shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Taliban allowed al-Qaeda to use its country as a base.

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