Asked by Siamanta Nthumba on Jun 12, 2024
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The authors of the textbook write,"Post-September 11 America is set apart not by the presence of terrorism but by the victims of it." Explain this quote in one sentence,and provide one piece of evidence to support your interpretation.
Post-September 11
The period following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, marked by significant changes in global politics, security, and attitudes toward terrorism.
Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political goals.
Victims
Individuals who suffer harm, injury, or loss as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.
- Learn about the political and social ramifications stemming from imprisonment, particularly regarding the deprivation of voting rights and the disintegration of familial connections.
- Analyze the breadth and impact of various criminal behaviors, like illicit drug trade, financial crimes, and trafficking, across the globe.
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Homoud AlsaqabiJun 16, 2024
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Answers will vary and could include the following: Americans are told that the September 11,2001,attacks were one of the most horrific acts of terrorism on American soil,but this claim ignores the long history of violence that white Americans have imparted on native people and people of color in the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the political and social ramifications stemming from imprisonment, particularly regarding the deprivation of voting rights and the disintegration of familial connections.
- Analyze the breadth and impact of various criminal behaviors, like illicit drug trade, financial crimes, and trafficking, across the globe.