September+11th+attacks+2

People working on this page: RP-SOTH, AK-SOTH, JP-OS   Background:   On September 11, 2001, at about 8:45 in the morning, a chain of attacks were set on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These horrid attacks demolished the towers of the World Trade Center and severely damaged the Pentagon. Tons of deaths and destruction were the result on one of the worst days in U. S. history.  The World Trade Center received the most damage in these attacks. Two commercial airliners were hijacked and flown straight into the towers. The first attack was on the North tower, then the second about 18 minutes later on the South. Both planes burst into flames as they hit, causing the upper half of the towers to be engulfed too. As the buildings burned, they soon became unstable and collapsed. The first one to go was the South tower since it had the most damage from the plane. The North tower followed soon after.  The Pentagon had a third commercial plane hit it. This plane had come in so low that it was hitting light posts, and it hit the helipad before the Pentagon too. Coming in at about 350 miles per hour, the plane hit and damaged the outer three rings of the building. At the impact of the hit, the jet fuel burst into flames, and 30 minutes later the building collapsed. (JP-OS)
 * Could the September 11 attacks have been prevented? **

**Why is this important to history?**  I really have no idea how the September 11th attacks could have been avoided besides the basics like keeping a better watch on the borders. That might not even have helped too much since the terrorists entered by planes. I think this is important to U.S. history because of the innocent lives that were killed. The attacks also made our country realize that anything can happen, and that we need to stay together no matter what. I really chose this topic because if these attacks could have been avoided, many more will be in the future. (JP-OS)

I think this is important to history because of the lives that were lost, because of the event and what happened afterward. This event brought the country together, and helped us realize that anything can happen. Also after this event we went to war with Iraq. That also has killed many more people. (RP-SOTH)

The September 11th attacks have affected most of the world in some way, but mainly the United States. Extreme precautions have been taken to insure safety to all people affected by this tragedy and all who watched from the sidelines. Security systems have been tightened in airports, borders, immigration, and many other government-owned areas almost to ridiculous extent. Also, the nation's sense of pride and nationalism has increased greatly in past years due to this event. So much support and dedication has been given toward helping everyone affected. This really shows how much the United States has rallied together in helping the cause. (AK-SOTH) <span style="color: rgb(5,76,20); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

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On the morning of September 11th, 2001, 19 hijackers took control of four United States planes. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center. About 15 minutes later another plane crashed in the second World Trade Center. About 30 minutes later a third plane crashed into the Pentagon. Near 20 minutes after that the fourth and final plane crashed into a field. In that plane the passengers tried to retake control of the plane. According to experts this plane was going to hit the White House or the Capital.

I think that this event in history could have been avoided. I think this because in 2001 we had the technology to know that two separate planes were going towards the World Trade Center. Also if airport security was like it is now than there is no way that the planes would have been taken over.

This event would have been avoided, if the CIA and the FBI, and all of those agencies had worked together. Also if they had done better airport checks than this would not have happened and many lives would have been saved. The hijackers took over the plane with knives. If the airport had metal detectors than none of than people would have been on that plane. (RP-SOTH)

The September 11th attacks were an absolute tragedy. They will never be forgotten. Looking back on that day, with the knowledge we have now, this event could have been prevented. Now that this event has taken place, our security systems have been advanced to the highest level. At this point, we are on our game and ready for anything that tries to threaten the United States.

Back in 2001, we definitely did not see this coming. We hadn't been paying a close enough attention to our surroundings. Yes, this could have been prevented, but how were we to know? An attack on United States territory can use many methods. A plane is just one. This could have happened anywhere, anytime. But to protect ourselves from this kind of mass destruction would involve security systems at every door. Not to mention the extreme cost for this to be possible and the time donated. The protection would become so overwhelming that the idea of freedom would begin to disappear.

Our United States government is doing the best they can. We live in a dangerous world and risk is just a factor that we need to accept. It is simply impossible to protect everyone at all times. The idea may sound like the way to go, but later on it would become a nuisance. The United States is a free country and we'd llike to keep it that way. We live our lives day to day not knowing what the future holds, all we can do is trust in the Lord to be our ultimate protector and lead us on the right path. (AK-SOTH)

All three of these attacks, both on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, were very [|tragic] for the United States. There were hundreds of deaths, and even more on account of the people who were on the hijacked planes. Today, we know that there were and are ways to prevent this, and in the future we will be ready.

In 2001, the United States was not paying attention to the security of the nation as well as it should have been. This was a perfect time for an attack of some sort. There are so many ways to plan and carry out attacks on other countries and we could not have known what was in the near future. To protect ourselves, we should have had better security. If the CIA and the FBI had done a better job of sharing their data, the September 11th attacks would have most likely been a failed effort to break down the United States. After the attacks, all [|U.S. security posts were told to assess and evaluate their ways]and do anything needed to make them better.

There was no real way the United States could have prevented the terrorist attacks, but everything happens for a reason. Those horrible attacks made the U.S. become a real nation that works together and unites as one. The deaths that were caused and damaged to the country were very sad, but this tragic accident catastrophe will be good for us in the future. Looking back on September 11, 2001, will bring back memories, but it will also renew the courage to push past obstacles and live as a strong country together. (JP-OS)

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