Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-74) and index.
Contents
"I think we are getting hijacked" -- What role did the anti-Soviet campaign in Afghanistan play in the rise of Islamic terrorism? -- How did Middle East politics contribute to the rise of Al Qaeda? -- Why did the United States invade Afghanistan and Iraq in its fight against stateless Al Qaeda? -- How did life in the United States change after the September 11th attacks?
Audience
Grade 9 to 12.
Summary
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, triggered U.S. military action abroad and changes in U.S. society. This title begins with a brief history of the September 11 Attacks and then examines key questions.