How Did The Terrorist Attacks Affect The United States

In America the country dealt with many changes that happen over the years that caused damage in the governments. One particular act that happened in America that had a major impact on the country was the terrorist attack that happened in New York. The terrorist attack effected everyone around the world, either they were there or not. This attack was caused by a group of Islamist extremist that stole planes and flew them over the US. There were a total of four planes that caused many people losing their lives and marking that day as the 9/11 terrorist attack. The first two planes was flown into the twin towers in New York, the third one was flown into the Pentagon, and the last one had crashed on a field that was outside of
At the time of the terrorist attack, the president of the United States was George Bush. George Bush had to deliver a speech to the world on the horrible attack that happened in New York. “In a speech on September 20, he asked citizens to be “calm and resolute, even in the face of a continuing threat” and promised that the United States would triumph over terrorism–”stop it, eliminate it, destroy it where it grows.””(Reaction to 9/11) His Speech was to give some people relief and to let the people know they are reacting to the attack. Congress main focus was to balance civil liberties with the need for nation security. Congress came up with an ideal to pass a bill to prevent other terrorist attack in America. “Congressional leaders responded too: They passed a $40 billion disaster relief bill in September and, the next year, the USA Patriot Act, which gave investigators a great deal of leeway in their domestic surveillance activities and made immigration laws more stringent. “(Reaction to 9/11) Even though they passed the bill many people suffered from dealing with depression, stress, and hard times after losing their love ones. Congress came up with many ideas to help prevent another attack on America, such as coming up with a security company called Department of Homeland Security and the USA Patriot Act. Also, Congress passed the Intelligence of Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The Intelligence of Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 was signed by President George W. Bush that affects the US federal terrorism laws. Congress had to pass these programs to make a change in America so we can prepare ourselves as a whole to not have another terrifying attack on our people or nation again. The Congress has been a big help with passing laws and regulations to the American