2001
The September 11 attacks, in which terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killed nearly 3,000 people.
What happened?
The September 11 attacks, which took place on September 11, 2001, were a sequence of planned terrorist attacks against the United States. The attacks featured the hijacking of four commercial aircraft by 19 terrorists connected to the Islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda, according to the History Channel[11]. The World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City were struck by two of the aircraft, which led to the collapse of the buildings. The fourth plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania as passengers tried to recover control of the aircraft, while another plane was flown into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Over 3,000 individuals died as a result of the attacks, including passengers, hijackers, and emergency personnel.
Attack of the Center Twin Tower in New York City, 2001.
Why did it happen ?
19 terrorists connected to the Islamic extremist organization al-Qaeda carried out the September 11 attacks. The purpose of the attacks was to protest what the organization believed to be the American government's actions towards the Islamic world, such as support for Israel, the presence of American forces in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq. al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden stated in a videotaped message released after the attacks that the attacks were a response to U.S. policies towards the Islamic world. He said, "We are continuing this policy in bleeding America to the point of bankruptcy. All that we have to do is to send two mujahedeen to the furthest point east to raise a piece of cloth on which is written al-Qaeda, in order to make the general's race there to cause America to suffer human, economic, and political losses."[12].
Osama Bin Laden - founder of Al-Qaeda
Fire and smoke billows from the Center Twin Towers in 9/11
What were the immediate consequences ?
The immediate consequences of the September 11 attacks in 2001 were profound and far-reaching. According to History.com, some of the key immediate consequences of the attacks included[11]:Loss of life: Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, including passengers on the hijacked planes, occupants of the World Trade Center buildings, and first responders.Destruction of property: The attacks resulted in the complete destruction of the World Trade Center towers and significant damage to the Pentagon, as well as damage to other buildings in the surrounding areas.Disruptions to transportation: Air travel was suspended for several days following the attacks, and security measures were significantly increased in the aftermath.
Damage to buildings and cars in the surrounding areas of the attack
References
[11]September 11 Attacks | History. https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks.
[12]“U.S. Probes Pair of Al Qaeda Videotapes.” CNN, Cable News Network, https://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/10/30/binladen.tape/.
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