How Has 9/11 Affected America
What prompted the terrorist attacks of 9/11? Has the united states response to these attacks made our country safer? On September 11, 2001 a group of terrorist called Al-Qaeda hijacked 4 airliners and made a devastating attack against the United States. One plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the other plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. Close to 3,000 people died in the World Trade Center about 10,000 others were treated for severe injuries. I believe that America was affected by 9/11.
After the 9/11 terrorist attack, America resulted in a dramatic change on vigilance and safety. A few months later, U.S. troops were sent to Afghanistan to dismantle the terrorist group Al-Qaeda.On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces. Our military involvement in Afghanistan turned into the longest-running war in U.S. history. California contribution to the aftermath of 9/11, “As of 2009, the U.S. …show more content…
U.S. immigration policy changed drastically with the “Homeland Security Act” and “the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act”. It became hard for tourists, foreign students. “The Bush Administration created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002, The Immigration, Naturalization Service and the U.S. Customs Service — both formerly part of the Department of Justice — were consolidated into the newly formed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE. The agency has overseen a massive increase in deportations, which have nearly doubled since 9/11.” From How 9/11 Changed America: Four Major Lasting Impacts (With Lesson plans) by Matthew Green. The Homeland Security Act is reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize damage and assist in recovery for terrorist attacks that occur in the United States. To prevent anything from attack
After the 9/11 terrorist attack, America resulted in a dramatic change on vigilance and safety. A few months later, U.S. troops were sent to Afghanistan to dismantle the terrorist group Al-Qaeda.On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces. Our military involvement in Afghanistan turned into the longest-running war in U.S. history. California contribution to the aftermath of 9/11, “As of 2009, the U.S. …show more content…
U.S. immigration policy changed drastically with the “Homeland Security Act” and “the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act”. It became hard for tourists, foreign students. “The Bush Administration created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002, The Immigration, Naturalization Service and the U.S. Customs Service — both formerly part of the Department of Justice — were consolidated into the newly formed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE. The agency has overseen a massive increase in deportations, which have nearly doubled since 9/11.” From How 9/11 Changed America: Four Major Lasting Impacts (With Lesson plans) by Matthew Green. The Homeland Security Act is reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize damage and assist in recovery for terrorist attacks that occur in the United States. To prevent anything from attack