Not only did 9/11 impact America physically, but it also took a huge toll psychologically. People responded to the terrorist attack with fear and started developing feelings of intolerance for immigrants, specifically immigrants who were or appeared to be from the Middle East. For example, people known as Sikhs, who followed Indian religion are targeted because they wear turbans, which are stereotypically associated with Muslims. Since the fatal attack, hate crimes associated with people of Islamic background have risen in the U.S. Mosques and temples of those who practice Islam as a religion have been targeted. Innocent people who are Arabs or are Muslim, now have to live with the unfair stereotype that says all Muslims/Arabs are terrorists.
On the morning of September 11 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes from American Airlines and United Airlines with the goal of ruining the U.S economy. Two of the planes achieved their goal and targeted both towers of the World Trade Center along with the Pentagon, resulting in the death of approximately 2,975 people. The events that took place on this day had a great impact not only in America, but around the world as well. After this day there were major changes in air travel, new government regulations, and a financial crisis.
On 9-11-2001 America changed. It was a Tuesday morning when the Islamic terrorist group of
How the 9-11 attacks changed america 9-11 has changed America's view on terrorism. Not only our view of the islamic culture but immigration and how strict we are with security, not just with airports but with events with high amounts of people in one specific area. It happened with Alceda that most people didn’t even know about them. Osama Bin Laden wanted to have an impact on America and they didn't have the weapons for attacking the army. They wanted the whole world to be afraid of them because since america is a strong country it would make every country fear the Alceda and tried to make the U.S weak. Approximately 2,977 innocent adults and children and also 343 new york firefighters and 23 police officers were killed with the collapse with the building and the planes hitting the buildings.
When “9/11” occurred, it changed American lives and shaped how we live and know life as it is today. Thing would never be the same in points of access, such as airports, military bases, local and even schools. As the years went on, the younger generation understood and accepted what was happening. Just a year before 9/11, you could access military bases with only a driver's license, and walk up with your loved ones to the point they boarded the actual airplane. Are these new strict measurements that we’ve grown so accustomed to necessary? Many will say no, and even call it overkill, but it may just be what we’ve needed all along, instead of relying on a false sense of security.
It has been ten years since the worst terrorist attack in the history of the United States. In the decade since the September 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. has been entrenched in two ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Homeland Security was founded, and Osama bin Laden, the alleged perpetrator of the attacks, has been killed. The Patriot Act and other legislation increased surveillance while decreasing our civil liberties. Here's a look at how the attacks and America's reaction to them still affect American lives today.
Have you ever thought about how 9/11 affected the world? You probably never noticed, but there was many changes after the 9/11 accident. The United States has awakened by changing many rules in safety. There were many positive outcomes, But mostly negative outcomes. Have you ever wondered why traveling in the airport takes so long?
Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. The time when the awful terrorists tenaciously hammered two American bearer planes into Twin Towers,not just conveying adversity to numerous families additionally the demise of numerous people. It was the most notice act that the terrorist has ever executed in American history. At long last awakening that america was never what it thought it had ended up. It showed to us, to every one of us that we could be ambushed by anyone at whatever time. It made us demonstrate to the world that we are not a country that ought to be upset, we will complete our assignment with whatever in our way. The 9/11 changed every individual's everlastingly,
September 11, 2001 brought many different feelings that were new to Americans. Americans had not experienced something of this magnitude in their own country. Even to this day, America continues to resonate what took place in our culture and in politics. The magnitude is definitely shown throughout many songs, books, and television shows that were created and released immediately following 9/11 (Melnick, 64). They try to illustrate the on-going thoughts of what happened and the attitudes that have evolved due to this tragedy.
Being an American, you know about the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. Can you imagine having a relationship with even one of the almost 3,000 citizens killed in the plane crashings? Do you think your beliefs in national security and trust in foreign countries would change? The terrorists attacks on September 11th, 2001 changed many Americans minds about certain aspects in America, and also worldwide. The main factors that contributed to the change in Americans are political and religious beliefs, national security throughout our country, and the world view.
LeVan 1 Sarah LeVan Laura Taylor Advanced Composition Honor August 30, 2016 Changes 9/11 Caused Smoke and debris fly through the streets the feelings of shock, terror, sadness, and anger are all around. No one understands quite what happened for a few minutes then it hits them, terrorism. A later reflection from states Rudolph Giuliani “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified.
“September 11 is one of our worst days, but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.” (Senator Lamar Alexander). September 11, 2001 was the day that changed America. Fifteen years later the U.S still remember and mourn the loss of those who died from the attacks.
Several decades, post and after 9/11, America is known as the most influential nation in the world or the world super power. She has influenced other cultures and is known for her morals, her freedom, her aids to other nations or charitable organizations and her democracy. Nevertheless, America had positive reputation decades ago, but of recent; America’s image throughout the world vary, 9/11 brought light to that. NBC did a recent survey which shows that American’s image in our countries or nationalities is bad and worsening. What do other countries think about American’s culture? Why America reputation is worsening? What reasons are behind America's reputation, good or bad? How do Americans view American?
September Eleventh Two-Thousand and One On Tuesday September 11, 2001 thousands of citizens’ lives were lost due to a terrorist attack destroying the Twin Towers in New York City. Four American Airline planes were hijacked by nineteen terrorists. The targets, on the east coast, were the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The last plane lost control and crashed in the fields of Pittsburgh.
9/11: A Tragedy That Will Forever Change the US September 11th, 2001 was a day that will forever change the way we live. On 9/11, the US was attacked four separate times, planned by the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda. Planes were flown into the World Trade Center complex, the Pentagon, and another one landing in a field in PA after passengers fought back. 9/11 was a tragic, heartbreaking event that took thousands of lives. Not only was it a traumatic event, but it also changed many aspects of society.
On September 11, 2001 terrorists crashed into the the Twin Towers killing, thousands of people. Each year people reflect back on that day and constantly worry about another attack; people are always intrigued by the stories and documentaries that people hear about on T.V. Trust is firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone(dictionary.com). All people can do is to trust in the government to make good decisions to make the U.S safe and secure. The 9/11 attack changed people forever, people lost family members and jobs. “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate(heavy.com).” 9/11 had a major impact on U.S. society because it engaged the U.S. society