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September 11 Attacks
The September 11 attacks refer to terrorist attacks made against the US on September 11, 2001. Four commercial jets were hijacked, crashing them against the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. The fourth crashed in Pennsylvania.
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Al Qaeda, a terrorist group, has claimed responsibility for the September 11 attacks.
How many planes did Al Queda hijack on september 11?
Al Qaeda operatives hijacked four different planes on September 11, 2001. Two crashed into the World Trade Center, one crashed into the Pentagon, and another on its way to Washington, D.C. crashed in a Pennsylvania field after its passengers fought back.
Were the twin towers blown up to steal the gold in vaults?
Al Qaeda is a terrorist group, and they meant to bring terror to the United States and the world by crashing airplanes into important landmarks and symbols of the country. This terror could be used to influence society.
What were the dimisions of the twin towers?
Both towers were 208x208 feet, though the North Tower (the one with the telecommunications mast) was six feet taller to the roof (it stood 1368 feet as opposed to the South Tower's 1362 feet)
So, with the dimensions listed as: length x width x height
The North Tower stood 208x208x1368 feet
The South Tower stood 208x208x1362 feet
Why did the attacks of 911 occur?
It is commonly accepted that an Al-Qaeda sponsored radical-Islamic terrorist cell comprised of members both from within the US and abroad were the designers and culprits of the September 11th attacks.
Why did the people take over the planes in the 911 attacks?
The planes were used as flying missiles to crash into the World Trade Center (both towers) and the Pentagon. The 4th plane that crashed into a field in, Shanksville, Pennsylvania (after the passengers fought back) was probably going to crash into the Capital Building in Washington DC, (which is easier to find than the White House).
What was it like inside the twin towers?
the Twin Towers was surrounded by the rest of the World Trade Center (Name, anyone?) and also the rest of the New York Skyline
How was the twin towers so important to American history?
It was one of the most important trading centers in American history
Which departmentof the government was created in response to the september 11 attacks?
Homeland Security
Which place is at center of the world?
There is no real "center" of Earth, if you are talking about on the surface. Since Earth is a sphere, the only center it would have is the core, which is impossible to get to because it is completely liquid magma. The mantle will kill you if you go through the crust.
What are some problems that led to The World Trade Center attack?
Indifference to the needs of others.
How long does direct deposit for the Post 9-11 GI Bill allowances take?
Sometimes it can take a while to direct deposit the Post 9-11 GI Bill allowances. But most of the time it take anywhere from ten to twenty weeks mostly near the twenty week mark.
How did Americans respond to the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001?
Americans pulled together and offered help in many ways.
How did Americans respond to the terrorist attacks of semptember 11 2001?
Americans pulled together and offered help in many ways.
Were both twin towers the same height?
The North Tower was 6 feet taller than the South Tower, the heights being 1368 and 1362 feet, respectively. Also, unlike the South Tower, the North tower sported a 360 telecommunications mast, which brought its total height to 1728.
How many planes crashed in the twin tower?
There are two towers called the twin towers, on September 11 one plane crashed into each tower.
What happend to the airplanes that crashed the twin towers?
the plane eventually blew up, and it exploded by the flame.
