Military Intervention And The War On Terror - The War On Terror

Question 1

What was the war on terror

Answer 1

-began after Al Queda attack US twin towers — 9/11 2001

Question 2

What happened in this attack

Answer 2

-4 civilian airlines hijacked by Al Queda
-2 of these destroyed the twin towers in NYC
-the third hint the pentagon in Washington DC
-4th crashed before intended target

Question 3

What was the impact

Answer 3

-almost 3k died
-event caused immense shock + global outrage

Question 4

Who were Al Queda

Answer 4

-terrorist organisation of loose conglomeration of fighting cells with no clear chain of command
-before 2001 attacked world trade centre NY 1993 + also carried out bomb attacks on US embassies Africa 1996