Which of the following were NOT effects of the September 11 terrorist attack on the United States? Select all that apply.

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Nearly 10,000 people were killed in New York and Washington, D.C.

Nearly 10,000 people were killed in New York and Washington, D.C.

Al Qaeda established itself as a legitimate state.

Al Qaeda established itself as a legitimate state.

The United States declared a Global War on Terror.

The United States declared a Global War on Terror.

The population of the United States engaged in debate about balancing security with liberty.

The population of the United States engaged in debate about balancing security with liberty.

Security measures related to air travel were increased.

Answer 1

The following statements were NOT effects of the September 11 terrorist attack on the United States:

1. Nearly 10,000 people were killed in New York and Washington, D.C. - The actual death toll from the September 11 attacks was around 3,000.

2. Al Qaeda established itself as a legitimate state. - Al Qaeda did not establish itself as a state; it remained a terrorist organization.

The other options regarding the Global War on Terror, debates about security versus liberty, and increased security measures related to air travel were indeed effects of the attacks.