The Obama Presidency

Question 1

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

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They demanded that the US withdraw its forces.

Question 2

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

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the site of the World Trade Center.

Question 3

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

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They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.

Question 4

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

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Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.

Question 5

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

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screen passengers for weapons and explosives.

Question 6

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

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Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.

Question 7

The attacks of September 11, 2001, were preceded by attacks in 1998 on American embassies in Tanzania and

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Kenya.

Question 8

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

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It was the main headquarters for the US military.

Question 9

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

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Washington, DC.

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