9/11 was one of, if not the largest terrorist attacks ever, costing billions of dollars as well as thousands of lives. It also changed the face of not only America, but the entire world. The effects of the attack are still impacting the world to this day and will continue to for a very long time. The terrorist organization that planned and funded the attack, Al-Qaeda, was lead by Osama Bin Laden, who managed to evade capture for ten years. The 19 hijackers who took over the planes had been plotting the attack for years, and some had, while being in the country for a year or more, taken commercial flight lessons while others had gotten into the country only a few months before the attack. The first attack was thought to be a horrible mistake when a plane hit the first tower, but a few minutes later, when the second tower got hit people started to realise that it wasn’t a mistake and that the U.S was being attacked. Years after the attack people only mention the attacks on the WTC, but there was 2 other attacks, one on the pentagon that succeeded and one attack that failed and we still have no clue what the target was. The effects that the attacks had on the U.S are plentiful, it caused the U.S government to increase surveillance on citizens than they used to. and caused further issues with racism, multiple laws were created to prevent any further attacks and those laws are still in place to this day. Some of the laws increase how much immigrants had to go through
A terrorist attack is one of the most frightening things that one can encounter. They are unpredictable, random, senseless, and devastating. One of the largest and most well known acts of terrorism was the attack on the twin towers on September 11, 2001. During the attack close to 3,000 people were killed (September 11) and the nation of America was left in complete and utter fear. The laws and regulations passed as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have been helpful to American society because of new safety precautions, assurance that nothing of that magnitude would ever occur again, and an overall increase of safety for American citizens.
The attacks of 9/11 affected the United States by increasing discrimination, endangering the health of many Americans, hurting the economy and changing foreign and security policies.
September 11. 2001 was a major turning point in American History, and its political and social impact can still be felt today. The tragic event shook the entire country on the civilian and federal level. Before 9/11 many did not think that a plan of terrorism such as that of Osama Bin Laden's would be able to come to fruition because they had great trust in American security. The destruction came as a wakeup call to the federal government and American citizens themselves. National Security became the first thing people thought of when they traveled, and civilians looked to the government for reassurance that they were safe. The federal government's plan of action was to pass a series of acts that would go on to create the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Association. Along with the creation of more strict security measures came the question of "who is a terrorist?" within the country. The formation of the DHS, TSA, and increase of Islamophobia are some examples of the lasting effects that 9/11 had on the country.
On September 11th, 2001, the worst terror attack on US soil took place. 19 people associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda took 4 airplanes and carried out suicide to kill people in the United States. Two of the planes hit the World Trade Center, another plan hit the pentagon just outside Washington, D.C, and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. These attacks caused massive destruction, forcing the U.S to combat terrorism and “defining the presidency of George W. Bush” (History). 9/11 is one of the most tragic events in the history of America, minute by minute people feared and this fear brought the country together in a way that it never did
Many people can look back and remember September 9th, 2001, like it was yesterday. This day will be forever remembered in America’s History. This is the day the world seemed as it stood still. On 9/11, America experienced a major terrorist attack, which hijacked planes were crashed into the World Trade Centers in New York City, crashed into the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, and had a plane crash into the fields of Pennsylvania.
While 9/11 was a very important moment in the lives of many Americans, not many realize the direct impact this tragedy has had on their lives, and their country. For one, 9/11 greatly changed America’s involvement in wars. It also completely changed the way airport security works in America. Finally, 9/11 caused the American government to begin collecting significantly more data from its citizens, something which has been quite unpopular with the American populace. No matter how you look at it, 9/11 has left a permanent mark on America.
That day dramatically changed our view on foreign policy, and caused us to get involved in many ongoing wars with Middle Eastern countries. Additionally, the government changed its view on immigration. Due to the fear of another attack by foreign people, the “war on immigration” came about and caused a surge of American people to believe that immigrants should be deported. Lastly, security at airports, malls, and almost every public venue was entirely redesigned for our protection, but what the government believes is good for the people, isn’t always so great after all. Most people believe that America grew back stronger because of the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, but it has only brought us away from the importance of simplicity in our daily
The attacking of 9/11 impacted big groups of people, causes of this event has changed life in America would be ongoing wars, big surveillance, California impact. American citizens were not as scared as people are now. Since this attacking ISIS was created and half of people getting deported today were deported after the attack.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, an Islamic terrorist group known as al-Qaeda carried out a series of four attacks on the United States. The most well-known attack is when two commercial airline planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. Many innocent lives were lost and families were torn apart. While many Americans were determined to show their resilience towards the attacks, this is a day many Americans will never forget. Although the attacks happened sixteen years ago, Americans are still dealing with the impacts these attacks have had on life in America. The 9/11 attacks have had several long-lasting effects on everyday life in America, some of which include an increase in airport security, a change in national security, and an increase the fear of terrorism.
September 11th, 2001 was the most devastating attack on U.S. soil in American history. The day could be compared to the attack on Pearl Harbor, but the U.S. recovered rather quickly from that attack. The American public has mostly moved on from the mass destruction and great loss of life, but what really sets 9/11 apart is how it still affects us today. The economic effects of 9/11 are the biggest lasting impacts of the attacks that we see today. Before 9/11, the terrorists planned the attack with the motive to destroy American capitalism. While they did not achieve their goal, they still cost the U.S. extravagant amounts of money. In fact, a report by the New York Times in 2011 stated that the cost of 9/11 was $3.3 trillion (Shan Carter
It has been ten years since the worst terrorist attack in the history of the United States. In the decade since the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security was founded, airports and airlines increased security, and Osama bin Laden has been killed. The U.S. has been entrenched in two ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanastan. The Patriot Act and other legislation increased surveillance while decreasing our civil liberties. How have all of these changes and the lasting impact of 9/11 affected Americans?
There is one group responsible for the events of September 11, 2001. A terrorist Islamic group, al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden, were behind the attacks. Nineteen members of this group took control of four planes. America’s stance in the Persian Gulf War, their occupation in the Middle East, and helping Israel is what caused this group to attack. At American commercial flight schools, members of al-Qaeda had prepared for the attacks by enrolling in flying lessons. The terrorists snuck box cutters and knives through airport security. Not too long after taking off, the terrorists took control of the four planes they boarded. They took over American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77, and United Airlines Flight 93.
On September 11, 2001, the Islamist terrorist group known as al-Qaeda launched a series of terrorist attacks on the United States of America, specifically in the New York City and Washington D.C areas. Nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes with the intention of using them as suicide attacks that would crash those planes into designated buildings, or targets. Two of the four passenger jets were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, both of which collapsed entirely within two hours of being hit. The third plane was crashed into the Pentagon, and the west side of the building, which is the
September 11, 2001, millions of New Yorkers and American citizens woke up and started their day, unprepared and unaware for the catastrophic attack that would be taking place in just a few short hours. At 8:46 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower. The impact killed all of the passengers and crew as well as hundreds inside the building. At 9:03 a.m., a second plane, Flight 175, crashed into the corner of the South Tower killing passenger, crew, and workers who worked on floors seventy-five to eighty-three. Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. killing approximately 185 individuals (History.com Staff). Because of the damaged to the support system, fires, and impact at extremely fast speed, the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m. (Lipton and Glanz). Having heard about the acts of terrorism that had just taken place in New York and Washington, D.C., a group of passengers drove their plane, Flight 93, into a Pennsylvania field killing everyone on board but possibly saving hundreds of other lives in the process. The North Tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m. 102 minutes after being struck (History.com Staff). On September 11, 2001, almost twelve hundred people were wounded or killed by “coordinated suicide attempts” by Al Qaeda terrorists. In result to the four airplanes being hijacked and used for premediated reasons, the United States government instituted new regulations for entering the country and airport security as well as expounded on systems already in place.
September 11, 2001, every American 's nightmare. Remembered as one of the most horrendous and inconceivable hours every American underwent. Even today, the events that took place on this day affected every person in this world. Our way of life, our citizen was under attack. Thousand of lives were awfully ended by the attack. Although Al-Qaeda hated America, evidence prove it was a revenge to the American people and not a Holy war. While these attacks will be in our hearts forever, the outcomes are felt in various ways as well.