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Understanding 9/11

A Grade 10 Social Studies worksheet exploring the events, impact, and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Grade 10 Social studies HistoryU.S. History9/11
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D2.His.1.9-12. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.

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9/11U.S. HistoryTerrorismSocial StudiesGrade 10
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Understanding 9/11

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which terrorist organization was responsible for the September 11th attacks?

a

ISIS

b

Al-Qaeda

c

Taliban

d

Boko Haram

2. What significant U.S. government department was created in response to the 9/11 attacks?

a

Department of Defense

b

Department of Justice

c

Department of Homeland Security

d

Department of State

3. The 9/11 attacks occurred on September 11,  .

4. The targeted buildings in New York City were the  .

5. One of the hijacked planes crashed into the   in Arlington, Virginia.

6. All four hijacked planes reached their intended targets.

T

True

F

False

7. The 9/11 attacks led to the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

T

True

F

False

8. Describe at least two immediate consequences of the 9/11 attacks on American society.

9. Explain the 'War on Terror' and how it was influenced by the events of 9/11.