Apentix/AP US History/Unit 9: Period 9 (1980-Present)/Question

AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt

The September 11, 2001 attacks were carried out by

A.al-Qaeda hijackers who flew commercial airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

B.a foreign national army invading New York

C.domestic militia groups opposing the federal government

D.a naval bombardment of the East Coast

Explanation

Core Concept

Nineteen al-Qaeda operatives seized four airliners, crashing two into the Twin Towers and one into the Pentagon. A fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers resisted.

Correct Answer

Aal-Qaeda hijackers who flew commercial airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

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