The terrorist attacks on the world trade centre and the pentagon on the 11 September 2001 were a totally new phenomenon that changed the world. Critically evaluate this claim Ever since the attack of 9/11 in which two of America’s most famous landmarks (world trade centre and pentagon had been destroyed‚ the world has been on edge. Till then the terrorism was sought to be phenomenon where little is known . However this event changed the course of the history and the way the western civilization
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On September 11‚ 2001‚ a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City took the lives of many people around the world. Countries across the sea declared the terrorist strike an attack on the world. The United States was not the only country that was impacted from the events that occurred. More than 12% of the deaths were foreign nationals‚ not an American citizen (Broady‚ Dr. Christel). Some of America’s closest ties lost citizens in the attack: 67 victims from Britain and 16 from United
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One Day Changes Everything 9/11/01 has shaped America into what it is today. The terrible tragedy that has made Americans realize how wonderful of a country that we are living into day. Some may disagree and say that the government is going down hill‚ and that the people in office are going to ruin this country‚ but they have nothing to complain about because the are allowed to speak their mind in the US‚ unlike in many other countries. America is blessed to have so many freedoms to be able to be
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11 Quincy Nissley English 015‚ Section 014 EXAMPLE ESSAY February 20‚ 2013 Effects of the Tumbling Towers A major turning point in the country’s recent history was the unfortunate events that occurred in New York and Washington on September 11th‚ 2001. The terrorist attacks have sparked many changes in the lives and morale of citizens in the United States of America. This paper has examined how the attacks contributed to different factors‚ such as the new airport security‚ the naivety of
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World Trade Center Attack September 11‚ 2001 was not just any ordinary day for the citizens of the United States and the city of New York‚ but a devastating attack that has put us all in shock and fear. As all of you know‚ the Tuesday that this country was ambushed and attacked destructively by terrorists‚ was one of the saddest days America has ever seen. Not only did it affect the people that were in the World Trade Center Towers and the loved ones who unfortunately passed away‚ but it affected
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As we all know‚ on September 11‚ 2001 Muslim terrorists attacked the United Stated. They hijacked 4 airplanes in mid-flight. The first 2 planes flew right into 2 skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. Obviously‚ the buildings caught fire and collapsed. The third plane demolished part of the Pentagon (the US military headquarters) in Arlington‚ Virginia. The final plane crashed in Shanks Ville‚ Pennsylvania. Both articles agreed that exactly 19 terrorists hijacked the 4 planes; and
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On September 11‚ 2001‚ four planes crashed in the World Trade Center in New York. The other two planes crashed in The Pentagon and in a field in Pennsylvania. Many people were shocked and could not believe it‚ some cried and others were mad that someone could do such a thing‚ which was all caused by a man named Osama Bin Laden. In reply‚ the government wanted to strike back and make them pay the price. Later‚ the government’s response was criticized by people like Cindy Sheehan who believed that
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The September 11 attacks‚ also known as 9/11‚ were the most horrific events on American soil. 9/11 was the beginning of the age of terrorism and America’s fight against it. On September 11‚ 2001‚ Islamic extremists known as al-Qaeda‚ hijacked four planes and caused great damage. Two planes hit the World Trade Center‚ one hit the Pentagon‚ and the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. American Airlines Boeing 767 which carried 20‚000 gallons of fuel hit the World Trade Center in New York City at 8:45
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The events surrounding the September 11 attacks on the United States of America have often been shrouded in a cloud of controversy and mystery‚ with no one individual seemingly able to apprehend the “true” details of the terror attack. Many proposed theories have been brought forth‚ the most widely accepted being that of co-ordinated attacks by terrorist organisation “Al-Qaeda”. “9/11”‚ as the event is commonly known‚ is simply one of many global terrorism attacks that have seemingly consumed the
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Stephanie Miyasato Period 7‚ 1-29-12 9/11 Would you jump? Hundreds of people who were trapped in the smoke and flames of the twin towers on September 11‚ 2001 were put in this position that would determine their life and death. Many believe that these “jumpers” were put to the test. “The Falling Man” was one of the many workers that did not anticipate their end to come. But this particular ‘jumper’ was very different from all the others. The man was identified as a slightly dark-skinned‚
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