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U.S. History II © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2023 Name: Hudson Daniel Date: 11/20/23 School: Benjamin Russell Facilitator: Mrs. Freeman 8.04 G. W. Bush Administration (60 Points) September 11, 2001 Attacks 1. What was the name of the terrorist group that attacked the United States on September 11, 2001? The terrorist group that attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, was al-Qaeda. 2. What weapon did this group use to inflict damage on the USA on 9/11/01? The weapon used by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001, was hijacked commercial airplanes, which were crashed into the World Trade Center towers in New York and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. 3. What was the name of the financial backer, founder, and leader of the group that attacked America on 9/11/01? Osama bin Laden was the financial backer, founder, and leader of the group that attacked America on September 11, 2001. 4. What happened to this terrorist leader? Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 2, 2011. 5. The same terrorist group that attacked on 9/11/01, attacked America earlier. Describe one earlier attack. One earlier attack by al-Qaeda was the bombing of the USS Cole in the Yemeni port of Aden in 2000. 6. What were the four intended terrorist targets on 9/11? The four intended terrorist targets on 9/11 were the World Trade Center towers in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and an undisclosed target (United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania)., 7. Which of those targets did terrorist fail to hit? The terrorists failed to hit the undisclosed target, United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control from the hijackers. Global War on Terror 8. Name two of the goals of the Global War on Terror. Two goals of the Global War on Terror were to eliminate terrorist threats and promote stability and democracy in regions of conflict. 9. Name one other country beside the United States or Iraqi that participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom? The United Kingdom was one of the countries that participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
U.S. History II © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2023 10. What was one of the purposes of Operation Iraqi Freedom? One of the purposes of Operation Iraqi Freedom was to eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that were believed to be in Iraq. 11. Who was the leader of Iraq at the time of Operation Iraqi Freedom? Saddam Hussein was the leader of Iraq at the time of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 12. What happened to the Iraqi leader? Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces, tried for crimes against humanity, and executed in 2006. Domestic Issues 13. There were several huge domestic issues that occurred during George W. Bush’s administration. Choose one of the following and using your own words and complete sentences, explain the issue Americans faced, how it affected their rights as Americans (if at all), the possible long-term effects, and your opinion on how it was handled and resolved. Choices: a. Anti-terrorism laws b. Hurricane Katrina c. Education d. Recessions/housing crisis e. Social media Write your answer below: I will focus on Hurricane Katrina, a devastating natural disaster during George W. Bush's administration, exposed glaring flaws in emergency response and prompted significant criticism for its slow and inadequate handling. The delayed assistance faced by many Americans, especially in New Orleans, raised concerns about the infringement of their right to timely and adequate government support during crises. This catastrophe highlighted systemic issues, including socioeconomic disparities, and initiated discussions on the need for improved infrastructure and disaster management. Despite subsequent efforts to enhance emergency response, the long-term effects persisted in the form of ongoing challenges. In my opinion, a more proactive response could have mitigated the disaster's impact, underscoring the importance of continuous improvement in disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
U.S. History II © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2023 1.01 Assignment Title Answer Key (XX Points) Heading Level 1 Student instructions. ( X points per question ) 1. Short answer question 1 text. ( X points ) 2. Short answer question 2 text. Student instructions. ( X points ) 3. Long answer question 3 text. Write your response below:
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