Understanding 9/11
A Grade 10 Social Studies worksheet exploring the events, impact, and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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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?
ISIS
Al-Qaeda
Taliban
Boko Haram
2. What significant U.S. government department was created in response to the 9/11 attacks?
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Department of Homeland Security
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.
True
False
7. The 9/11 attacks led to the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
True
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.