Briefly describe the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Explain the connections between the events of September 11, 2001, and
the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the passage of the Patriot Act, and the wars with Afghanistan and Iraq. PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTION FULLY AND ACCURATLEY!!
On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorist members of Al-Qaida (an extremist Islamic network) hijacked four commercial airliners. In a coordinated attack, the hijackers deliberately blew up two planes targeting the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and a third plane targeting the Pentagon.
The attack caused 2,977 deaths, more than 25,000 injuries and serious long-term health consequences. In addition, infrastructure and property losses amounted to at least US $ 10 billion. This was the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the death toll of firefighters and law enforcement personnel. Incident: 340 and 72 military officers in US history died respectively
Answer: Congress claimed the following powers: to make war and peace; conduct foreign affairs; request men and money from the states; coin and borrow money; regulate Indian affairs; and settle disputes among the states.
