Across
- 2. – Physical force meant to hurt or destroy.
- 5. – To take control of a vehicle by force.
- 10. – Twin towers in New York destroyed on September 11.
- 11. Protection of a country from threats and attacks.
- 12. Hussein – Iraqi dictator removed from power in 2003.
- 13. weapons – Germs or viruses used to harm people, animals, or plants.
- 15. – Radical U.S. groups sometimes using violence against the government.
- 16. – Surprise attacks by small groups of fighters.
- 17. – A group connected worldwide.
- 18. – Extremist group that ruled Afghanistan and supported al‑Qaeda.
- 20. – U.S. military action in Iraq starting in 2003.
Down
- 1. – Steps taken to protect people from danger.
- 3. – Leader of al‑Qaeda, responsible for 9/11.
- 4. – Using violence to scare people for political or social reasons.
- 6. – Dangerous bacteria used as a weapon in 2001 letters.
- 7. 11 attacks – Terrorist hijackings of planes in 2001 that killed thousands.
- 8. – U.S. military headquarters near Washington, D.C.
- 9. – Armed groups inside the U.S. opposing the government.
- 14. – An alliance or partnership of countries.
- 19. – Extremist terrorist group led by Osama bin Laden.