On September 11, 2001 a total of 19 terrorists hijacked 4 civilian aircraft and headed to different targets in the United States. Two planes were steered into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the third plane hit the pentagon in Arlington, Virginia the fourth plane which headed to the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The two towers in New York City collapsed because of the large explosion that was caused by the large amount of fuel remaining in the aircraft. The collapse caused damage to the other buildings of the WTC so that some hours later the seventh of the building complex collapsed too. The attack in New York City killed 2,606 people inside the towers, the aircraft and on the ground. The third plane hit the west side of the Pentagon and killed 189 people. The crash of the plane in Arlington costs the life of all 44 passengers. A total of 2,996 people lost their life on the September 11 attacks including operational forces of the police and firefighters.1
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- September 11, 2001 – important facts
- Attackers and their background
- Why did I choose this topic
- President Bush's speech after 9/11
- Meaning and content
- Relation to the American Dream
- Aftermath
- "War on Terror"
- View on Muslims after the terrorist attack
- Change of the American national consciousness
- Formulation of a result
- My own opinion about what happened after September 11 attacks
- Sources
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyze the events of September 11, 2001, and their lasting impact on American society. It explores the motivations behind the attacks, examines the aftermath, and investigates the enduring consequences of this pivotal moment in American history. Key themes covered in the paper include:- The attack on the World Trade Center and its significance for the American people.
- The background and motivations of the al-Qaeda terrorists.
- The impact of President Bush's speech on national consciousness.
- The repercussions of the "War on Terror" and its effects on American foreign policy.
- The evolving perceptions of Muslims in the wake of the attacks.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction lays out the key facts surrounding the September 11 attacks, including the hijacking of four airplanes, the targets of the attacks, and the resulting casualties. It also provides a brief overview of the background of the attackers, highlighting their origins and their affiliations with radical Islamist groups.
The chapter on President Bush's speech focuses on its meaning and content, particularly the emphasis on the attack on American soil and the historical context of previous wars. It also explores the speech's relation to the American Dream and its impact on the national psyche.
The "Aftermath" section delves into the consequences of the 9/11 attacks, examining the "War on Terror" and its implications for American foreign policy. It further investigates the evolving perceptions of Muslims in the United States and the changes to the American national consciousness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper delves into the impact of the September 11 attacks on American society. Key terms include: 9/11, al-Qaeda, terrorism, Islam, American Dream, War on Terror, national consciousness, and post-9/11 world.Frequently Asked Questions
What were the primary targets of the September 11 attacks?
The targets were the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, and the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (though the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania).
How many people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks?
A total of 2,996 people died, including those inside the buildings, the passengers on the aircraft, and emergency responders like police and firefighters.
What was the significance of President Bush's speech after the attacks?
The speech aimed to unite the nation, frame the attacks within the context of the American Dream, and prepare the country for the "War on Terror."
How did the attacks change American national consciousness?
The attacks led to a shift in how Americans viewed security, foreign policy, and their place in the world, resulting in a more vigilant and sometimes fearful national psyche.
What was the impact on the perception of Muslims in the US?
The aftermath of 9/11 led to complex and often evolving perceptions of Muslims, as the country grappled with the actions of radical Islamist groups versus the broader Muslim community.
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- Klaus Würzer (Autor:in), 2013, The consequences of the attacks of 11, September, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/213487
