What was the U.S. response to the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001?
(I point)
A.The United States launched a global war on terrorism.
B.The United States pulled out all troops fighting in other countries.
C.The United States held a world summit to best determine the scope of the threat.
D.The United States did not believe there were other threats.
A. The United States launched a global war on terrorism.
In the text, you read this about the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States:
Within two hours of the attack, the twin towers of the World Trade Center had collapsed. The September 11 attacks killed nearly 2,800 people and stunned Americans. President George W. Bush quickly blamed Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda.
In response, the Bush administration launched what it called a global war on terrorism, far different from other wars America had fought. The enemy, less clearly defined, included terrorist groups that threatened the United States and its allies.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following statements best reflects the challenge the United States faces in its global war on terrorism?
A. The primary U.S. target is an individual, unknown aggressor.
B. The war involves two opposing countries and the allies of each.
C. The primary U.S. targets are anonymous groups rather than a specific national enemy.
D. The United States is alone as a target of its terrorist opponents.
C. The primary U.S. targets are anonymous groups rather than a specific national enemy.
The correct answer is A. The United States launched a global war on terrorism.
To find the answer, one would need to have knowledge of historical events or conduct research on the U.S. response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This event is widely known as the catalyst for the United States' declaration of a war on terrorism, which led to military interventions in Afghanistan and later Iraq. The intention was to combat and prevent future acts of terrorism against American interests and its allies.