Question 115 of 12865/20 Exemption

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Accepted Answers

  • • Terrorists attacked the United States
  • • Terrorists took over planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center
  • • Terrorists crashed a plane into the Pentagon
  • • Terrorists crashed a plane in a field in Pennsylvania

Why This Matters

On 9/11, terrorists hijacked four planes. Two hit the World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon, and one crashed in Pennsylvania.

Memory Tip

September 11, 2001 = terrorist attacks on America.

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Recent American History(American History)

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