Understanding 9/11
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand the events, impact, and aftermath of the September 11th, 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 knowledge. For multiple choice, circle the correct option. For short answer, write your response on the lines provided.
1. On what date did the September 11th terrorist attacks occur?
September 1, 2001
September 11, 2001
November 9, 2001
July 4, 2001
2. Which organization was responsible for carrying out the 9/11 attacks?
ISIS
Al-Qaeda
Taliban
Hezbollah
3. The 9/11 attacks involved four hijacked commercial .
4. Two of the planes struck the in New York City.
5. Another plane crashed into the in Arlington, Virginia.
6. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in a field in after passengers fought back.
7. Describe one immediate impact of the 9/11 attacks on the United States.
8. The 9/11 attacks led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
True
False