September 11th, 2001 is one of the worst tragedies in the United States of America. On this day, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks unfolded, shaking the foundations of American society and the world forever. These horrific events continue to evoke profound feelings of grief, loss, and resilience 22 years later. This unprecedented devastation in US history resulted in numerous changes that eventually led up to today’s society. While many are aware of 9/11, what they don’t know is what really caused 9/11 and its lingering consequences.
When discussing the events of 9/11, the most common question is, “What caused 9/11?” The answer to that question is a series of variables, but the fundamental reason behind the attack was ideology, motivated
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The attacks shattered a sense of security, invoking fear and vulnerability on an unprecedented scale because no one believed such a thing could ever happen. Specifically, the U.S. government swiftly implemented comprehensive security measures and launched the global "War on Terror." Within several weeks following directly after the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush ordered an invasion of Afghanistan. The Taliban regime, which had given Osama bin Laden sanctuary, was ousted from government, but their resistance continued from strongholds in the mountainous southeastern region of Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. Because of its psychological impacts, Bush launched another invasion but in Iraq in 2003. While he initially embraced Clinton’s approach of containing Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, he shifted to hostility out of determination to prevent any additional surprise terrorist attacks, especially given nightmare scenarios about terrorists deploying weapons of mass destruction (Reed, 9/11: causes and lingering consequences). Because of 9/11, there is even more tension between Middle Eastern countries and the United States. Even today, airport security is much stricter because of 9/11, and there is an increased hatred towards Middle Eastern people. Because of the attacks, all of the travelers who are boarding a plane are now required …show more content…
The events of 9/11 not only reshaped the global response to terrorism, but raised new questions about security, privacy, and treatment towards foreigners (Thompson and Tolle, How 9/11 changed the world). 9/11 reshaped US immigration policies and led to a surge in discrimination, racial profiling, and hate crimes particularly towards Muslims or those who remotely look Middle Eastern. The attacks revealed the vulnerabilities of modern society and reminded society of the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism. They serve as a sobering reminder that no country is safe from terrorist attacks and that international cooperation is essential to preserving world security. The incident also triggered a wider conversation on the right balance between security and civil liberties as well as the necessity of interfaith respect and