Events and Catastrophies that Changed America Forever

Twenty years ago, federal agents clashed with David Koresh's Branch Davidian community near Waco, Texas. The standoff ended with a raid and fire that killed some 80 people. It's remembered as one of the darkest chapters in American law enforcement history.

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.

9/11 was an attack on the World Trade Centers in New York City, New York, and at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Before the disastrous day of September 11, 2001 there was another attack made on the World Trade Centers, the first was a car bomb which was set off on February 26, 1993 at 12:18p.m.. The second attack on the towers happened on September 11,2001, which resulted in the twin towers collapsing onto the ground. Rod Dreher, wrote his view on what it looked like from across the Hudson River, in his story ‘Life Before 9/11’.The World Trade Centers were attacked by two planes, the Pentagon by one, and the final fourth plane crashed in rural pennsylvania. The planes wreaked havoc on the country that day. Survivors of the World Trade Centers made their way to Battery Park, escaping the cloud of smoke and debris. In the park people were speculating terrorism was the reason of these terrible acts, which was later they found out to be true. After the attacks they began clean up at all the sites. Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden was later blamed for the attacks. This lead to the Department of Homeland Security in the United States of America. The attacks on America lead to war on terror in Afghanistan. In 2003 there was a memorial service

On march 9th, 1997, the rapper Notorious Big was shot to death in LA during a drive by shooting. On the day I was born, the price per gallon in gas was $1.46. Also during this time, the federal minimum wage was $5.05. The median family income around the time I was born was about $30,000 to $40,000. The most popular movie during the week of my birthday was Jungle 2 Jungle, released on March 7th 1997 and generating $59,925,026 altogether. On the day of march 9th, country wide, the temperature ranged from 99 degrees in California, and -43 degrees in Alaska.

An important event that is known to be so far the most tragic attack in American history, it left Americans with a constant fear of another terrorist attack, this tragic event is known as 9/11. This tragedy occurred when an Islamic group known as al-Qaeda attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Al-Qaeda’s leader was Osama bin Laden, a Saudi fugitive seeking retaliation for America’s involvement in the Persian Gulf War, its support of Israel, and the military’s constant presence in the Middle East. Their plan to invade America began on the morning of September 11, 2001 when 19 militants hijacked 4 American Airline planes and were targeting attacks in the United States.

On September 11, 2001 an Islamic terrorist group attacked the usa.This group disliked the USA a lot but they did not have the sufficient power to attack the USA directly. They decided to crash four planes into memorable places in the USA.

Joey Pandy U.S History 1/11/15 Period 6 Major events that shaped America Over the course of The United States of America, many events have shaped the country both for bad and good. Another such event is the Roaring Twenties. The final event that shaped America was The Great Depression. These are only a few of the many events that can be attributed to be an event that shaped The United States.

On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda, a terrorist group, hijacked four airplanes, bringing down the World Trade Center and nearly destroying the Pentagon. The attacks killed 2,977 people and started a global war on terrorism (9/11 Attacks). Since Afghanistan was training terrorist groups, our military sent soldiers over to the Middle East to help slow down the assaults on our country. The attacks on the World Trade Center affected the lives of many Americans and changed the way people see the world today, especially my cousin, Master at Arms (MAA), Robert Dempewolf.

On the clear day of the 11th of September 2001, Americans and citizens from other nations suffered a trauma that will be remembered for generations to come (Halliday 5). On September 11th al Qaeda terrorist under the command of Osama bin Laden hijacked two American Airline (AA) flights and two United Airline (UA) flights that would never again land. All of the planes that day would not go down without a fight. Although there were many heroic people that day, 9/11 ended as the worst terrorist attack in American history because of 19 men hijacking four planes that lead to 2,996 people dead (Statistic Brain).

9/11 – the date, September 11, 2001, on which members of Al-Qaeda drove planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center New York, the Pentagon in Washington and downed another plane, killing almost 3,000 people. From that day, western attitudes have tended to stereotype Arab and Muslim people, states, and nation, led by the US, have perpetrated a controversial war on terror.

Many events that occurred in the 1960s to late 1970s are important factors as to how Americans view their country and society as they know it today. Events like the creation of the Internet in 1969, or the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, Watergate in 1973, and even the 26th Amendment in 1971 are very substantial to the formation of America and how they deal with certain situations (“7.01 Timeline”). However, the most important factor that has shaped America is Martin Luther King Jr. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929, he was the son of Martin Luther King Sr.a Baptist pastor there. Martin also attended Booker T. Washington High School and Morehouse College. Martin Luther King Jr. is also most famous for his speech on the

Over the past 100 years many historical events and people have influenced the change on America to what it is today. During the 1900’s many historical events and figures have helped shaped America to what it is today. The events and figures led up in wars and segregation and the way we act upon these situations now so we don't, repeat them. These historical events and figures being World War 2, Rosa Parks, and The attack on 9/11.

September 11, 2001, is a date that will forever be remembered not because of the terrorists that attacked America, but for the patriots who sacrificed their lives to save hundreds of innocent people. 9/11 is an attack by Islamic hijackers. The main strike is on the World Trade Centers. There were four planes included in the invasions. They included: Flight 93, Flight 11, Flight 175, and Flight 77. After the raids America had some plans and new thoughts.

On September 11, 2001 there was tragic moment when terrorists hijacked four civilian airplanes in New York and crashed them into the World Trade Center. 9/11 is a important date to the United States because it was a successful plan for the terrorist who wanted to try and crush the U.S government/ Economy .Al Qaeda was the main organization who was behind the idea to hijack American airlines. After 9/11 changes occurred, stricter laws were being passed by congress, the government became very protective and wanted threats to be eliminated, and racial profiling of Muslims rose throughout the country. This tragic event made America a new country. On September 11 in the morning, two planes were hijacked and were flown into the towers of

September 11h of 2001 was the most terrifying and memorable day for Americans. This event shook the world because nobody would have ever expected these atrocious actions that happen that day. Two of those four planes crashed into the north and south tower called “The Twin Towers” located in New York. The remaining planes had two other goals. One of those planes crashed into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense) located in Arlington, Virginia. The final plane failed to crash into the White House because the passengers overcame the hijackers and made the plane crash into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. More than 2000 people died and 6000 thousand were injured. The events on September 11 made Americans hate the Islamic culture, causing the U.S. government to impose stricter requirements for immigration and making them fortify their defenses against terrorist groups