1. **Immediate Impact**: I learned that the attacks on September 11, 2001, led to immediate security changes at airports and public places.

2. **War on Terror**: The U.S. launched a War on Terror, which included wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
3. **Homeland Security**: The Department of Homeland Security was created to protect the U.S. from future attacks.
4. **Surveillance**: There was a significant increase in surveillance and monitoring of individuals both within the U.S. and globally.
5. **Islamophobia Rise**: I learned that there was a noticeable increase in prejudice against Muslims and people from Middle Eastern backgrounds.
6. **Legislation**: New laws, like the USA PATRIOT Act, were enacted to enhance law enforcement powers.

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  1. Immediate Impact: I learned that the attacks on September 11, 2001, led to immediate security changes at airports and public places.
  2. War on Terror: The U.S. launched a War on Terror, which included wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  3. Homeland Security: The Department of Homeland Security was created to protect the U.S. from future attacks.
  4. Surveillance: There was a significant increase in surveillance and monitoring of individuals both within the U.S. and globally.
  5. Islamophobia Rise: I learned that there was a noticeable increase in prejudice against Muslims and people from Middle Eastern backgrounds.
  6. Legislation: New laws, like the USA PATRIOT Act, were enacted to enhance law enforcement powers.