Title: Social Studies Test 3-Section 1 Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Social Studies Test 3-Section 1
Social Studies Test 3-Section 1
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Content: What was the terrorist's main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks? to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries
to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands? negotiation
violence
propaganda
nonviolence
violence
What action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror"? It killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after he fled to Pakistan. It entered Afghanistan and removed the Taliban from power. It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power. It led a coalition of forces in the removal of Iraq from Kuwait. It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power. Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals? one that uses its military power to intimidate weak nations
one that uses surveillance to identify potential criminals
one that uses its political power to coerce other nations
one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations
one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations
If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it?