Which of these was NOT a target of terrorists on 9/11?

Responses
A U.S. Capitol BuildingU.S. Capitol Building
B World Trade CenterWorld Trade Center
C The White HouseThe White House
D The PentagonThe Pentagon
Question 2
The goal of Operation Iraqi Freedom was to __________.
Responses
A build up the U.S. militarybuild up the U.S. military
B capture Osama bin Ladencapture Osama bin Laden
C drive its leader from powerdrive its leader from power
D destroy Al Qaeda’s leadershipdestroy Al Qaeda’s leadership
Question 3
Since 9/11, which of these has happened?
Responses
A Europe has abandoned the U.S.Europe has abandoned the U.S.
B Terrorist activity has diminished.Terrorist activity has diminished.
C More terrorist groups have formed.More terrorist groups have formed.
D Iraq’s dictator still reigns.

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Which of these was NOT a target of terrorists on 9/11?

  • Answer: A. U.S. Capitol Building
    (While the Capitol Building was intended to be a target, the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, which was headed there, crashed in Pennsylvania instead.)

Question 2: The goal of Operation Iraqi Freedom was to __________.

  • Answer: C. drive its leader from power
    (Operation Iraqi Freedom aimed primarily at removing Saddam Hussein from power.)

Question 3: Since 9/11, which of these has happened?

  • Answer: C. More terrorist groups have formed.
    (There has been an increase in the number of terrorist groups since 9/11.)