The 9/11 attacks in the USA

The 9/11 attacks in the USA

CONTENTS

Travel

Immigration

Background

Privacy

Melting Pot

US Defense

Europe

Effects

Us Politics

International Travel

-A shift in the preferences of travelers --Immediate decrease of international visitors -Tightened security

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US defence

-Military spending doubled -Increase in funding for departments of Defense and Homeland Security -Specialised software platforms for US military branches provided by private companies

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Background

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.

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Immigration

-Racially motivated abuse of immigration powers -Harsh conditions and needlessly prolonged detainment solely based on race, religion, or nationality. -Flat denial of well-meaning immigrants simply seeking better, safer lives.

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Melting Pot

-Cultural tensions-Increase in Islamophobia -Discrimination in all facets of american society

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US Politics

-Involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq -Industrial Military Complex -War on Terror

Privacy

-Diminished privacy --Many items and freedoms phased out. -Numerous organisations formed in order to fight back

Lasting Effects

-A considerable wound on America -Part of American and international culture -Widespread hate and lingering fear -Corporate security overhauled

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