Terrorism and Its Challenges

Question 1

Which statement describes domestic terrorism?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is practiced against a group’s own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

violence

Question 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

Which phrase describes where terrorism typically occurs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

both within and outside one’s home country

Question 7

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 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

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 10

What is one strategy the United States is using in an attempt to keep terrorists from entering the country?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It has significantly increased the number of checkpoints along the Mexican and Canadian borders

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