Unit Twelve Part Two: 1990s-2000s

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  1. 7. The 2000 attack on the ___ ___ in Yemen showed that Americans overseas could be targeted by Al Qaeda. (3 letter acronym and name of the ship)
  2. 10. Due to the dust and ____ from the Twin Towers collapse, many survivors and first responders developed long lasting issues like chronic asthma and cancer.
  3. 11. This country was air-striked and invaded by US forces beginning in 2001 due to the US desire to overthrown the Taliban government and destroy the al Qaeda training camps. US troops ultimately left the country in 2021.
  4. 13. The first two planes hijacked on 9/11/01 were crashed into the North and South Towers of the WTC, often known as the __ __. Unfortunately both towers would collapse causing casualties for both the office workers and first responders that were still inside. (2 words/no spaces)
  5. 17. One of the policy shifts that occurred after the 1993 WTC Bombing was the enforcement of mandatory ____ ____ between different agencies that allowed for the creation of a national watch-list so potential threats could be more quickly identified. (2 words/no spaces)
  6. 18. This Islamic extremist organization became a terrorist organization under the leadership of Osama Bin Laden. They are responsible for the attacks on 9/11. (2 words/no spaces)
  7. 19. This country faced the "shock and awe" war strategy by US troops from 2003-2011.
  8. 21. This agency was involved in the investigations following the 1993 WTC Bombing and the 2001 Terrorism attacks. (3 letter acronym)
  9. 23. This fundamentalist Islamic movement ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996-2001 until they were driven out by US forces. They sheltered bin Laden's training camps ahead of the 9/11 attacks. They ultimately retook Afghanistan in 2021 as US troops evacuated.
  10. 24. One of the causes for the US invasion of Iraq was in their search of __ __ __ __. Ultimately none are found and there is no intelligence proving that they actually ever existed. (4 words/no spaces)
Down
  1. 1. The mailing of the anthrax laced envelopes to news stations and senators began the first _____ case reported in US history.
  2. 2. These individuals included firefighters, police officers, EMTs and even priests who volunteered to help in the immediate aftermath of the attacks on 9/11. Many of them were killed in their attempts to help others, others suffered from long lasting health impacts from breathing in the dust and debris. (2 words/no spaces)
  3. 3. On Feb. 26, 1993, a van filled with a homemade bomb was driven into the parking garage underneath the ___ ___ ___. 6 people were killed and around 1000 were injured in the attack. (3 words/no spaces)
  4. 4. This individual was the leader of Iraq that we allowed to remain in power after the Persian Gulf War. He is ultimately captured in 2003, tried and convicted of crimes against humanity, and executed in 2006 allowing for the creation of a more stable government.
  5. 5. This individual was president during the 2001 Terrorism attacks. He provided the calm and encouragement that Americans needed in the chaos and devastation of the 9/11 tragedy. (full name - first name, middle initial, last name/no spaces)
  6. 6. One of the causes of the 1993 WTC Bombing was the US involvement in the ___ ___, including US troops in Saudi Arabia and US support of Israel. (2 words/no spaces)
  7. 8. The fourth plane hijacked on 9/11/01 crashed into a field in Shanksville, ____ as the passengers were attempting to retake the plane from the hijackers.
  8. 9. This infectious bacterium was turned into a weapon in September and October 2001, ultimately killing 6 people, creating widespread panic, mail delays, and opening a seven year long investigation.
  9. 12. One of the things created after the 9/11 attacks was the department of ___ ___ that focuses on anti-terrorism, border protection, and disaster management. (2 words/no spaces)
  10. 13. The 1990s and 2000s were marred by several acts of ____ against the United States, both by people outside our country, as well as by people from within the country.
  11. 14. One of the causes of the 1993 WTC Bombing was ____ gaps that allowed for the attack to take place. These included things like lack of intelligence sharing between different agencies, lack of barriers for parking garages, and lack of bomb detection capabilities.
  12. 15. This individual was the leader of the al Qaeda network that carried out the 9/11 attacks. He was ultimately found and killed by US troops in Pakistan in May 2011. (2 word last name/no spaces)
  13. 16. One of the causes of the 1993 WTC Bombing was the rise of the global ___ ideology that led extremists to begin to target the US.
  14. 20. The third plane hijacked on 9/11/01 was crashed into the ____ causing both military and civilian casualties for those working in this building.
  15. 22. The attack on two US ____ (in Kenya and Tanzania) in 1998 showed that Al Qaeda was an increasing threat to US security.