In modern society, a constant component of the news involves terrorism and acts related to it. Even though society and news outlets are quick to invoke the word terrorism, there remains a debate over what the word denotes, and the connotation associated with it. Terrorism is an impactful word that when put into effect, can be used to demonize groups of people. With every new chapter written in history, the definition of terrorism changes too. If war and conflict continue to exist, so will terrorism. The more political power an entity possesses, the more importance is given to their unique definition of terrorism. Terrorism is an everchanging concept that molds itself to the circumstances of the world. Terrorism can only be controlled; it can …show more content…
The first instance of terrorism being used was during the Reign of Terror, a time where there was a mass persecution of French nobility on behalf of revolutionaries (White 2017). The French nobility were obviously terrified as may were often executed without a trial and their social status was considered more than enough evidence to be found guilty. In the modern world, the term terrorism goes deeper than social class and is more commonly used to define a form of violence that takes aim at a group of civilians with the hope of spreading fear to a larger target and achieve a political goal. For example, 9/11 is the most infamous example used when describing a terrorist attack. It was a strategic act, planned in secrecy, with the intention of spreading fear throughout the Western world. To rid the Middle East of American capitalist influences, Osama Bin Laden led an attack against the World Trade Center. Instead of targeting a military base, Bin Laden chose the World Trade Center in the heart of Manhattan. The gruesome attack killed approximately 3,000 people, the majority being civilians and first aid responders. As a result, it was hard for the American people to believe that the country was safe and fear along with paranoia began to spread. It was the exact reaction that Bin Laden and al Qaeda were hoping to receive. Due to the planning and execution, 9/11 would go down in history as the deadliest terrorist …show more content…
As the nature of war changed, so did the definition of terrorism. In modern time, a misinterpretation of terrorism can cause military acts to be viewed as terrorism. One of the most controversial military debates centers around whether the United States bombing of Hiroshima during WWII could be considered a war crime or not. After the German surrender, the Allied forces hoped the Japanese would follow suit but even conventional bombing killed “an estimated 330,000 Japanese” (National Park Service, n.d., para.4). Despite that, the Japanese government remained defiant and planned on fighting to the end. To finally end the war and display the full military power of the United States, President Truman approved the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb. The most basis definition of terrorism would indicate that the United States government were guilty of the act since they secretly plotted to drop the bomb that killed thousands of civilians. However, in times of conflict, the definition is not so black and white. Japan was in the middle of a war and already endured multiple bombings. For an act to be considered terrorism, it would not only have to be planned in secrecy, but the victims must be unaware that such an act is about to take place. It is hard to argue that an area used as a
9/11 was one of the most pivotal events in world history; this tragic event continues to be remembered as thousands of Americans lost their lives that morning. On September 11, 2001 the United States came under attack by nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists. They directed their hatred towards two of our most symbolic trademarks; the twin towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington. The serious of four attacks carried out by al-Qaeda consisted of four passenger jets being hijacked, two of them were crashed into the World Trade Center, the third hit the Pentagon, and the fourth plain was directed toward Washington but ended up crashing in a field due to a fight the passengers out up with the terrorist on board. The attack claimed the lives
The events of 9/11 were a highly significant tragedy that had profound global implications. The attacks on the Twin Towers resulted in an immense loss of life, with 2,977 deaths, numerous casualties, and extensive destruction. Beyond the immediate human toll, the attacks triggered far-reaching changes in society and government. They prompted violent military responses and led to the establishment of Homeland Security in the US, accompanied by counter-terrorism campaigns and the enactment of the USA Patriot Act under President George Bush. Moreover, the attacks harmed Islamic views, increasing stereotypes and biases.
The terrorist attack of September 11th, 2001, was the hijacking of four American airplanes used for a terrorist plot. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center towers, one was crashed into a wing of the Pentagon, and one never made it to it intended destination because the passengers fought the hijackers and the plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. On September 11th, Americans never realized how deeply this event would change their lives. Later that day President Bush gave a televised speech vowing to find and punish those responsible for the attack and anyone that had helped them with this plot. It did not take long to find the leader of this attack; Osama Bin Laden had claimed responsibility on behalf of the terrorist organization
By this standard, Al Qaeda’s attack on the United States on September 11,2011 was a success in that they created a chaos big enough to last in the minds of everyone for eternity. In In order to kill America’s pride, wealth and power, four hijacked planes, with a total of 246 passengers, were turned into bombs and flown into American symbols. Three planes crashed into the World Trade towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane was supposedly on track to attack the White House, but, crashed in a Pennsylvania field. A New York rescue worker exclaimed that, “We 're going to look on this as the day everything changed… It just feels like nothing’s ever going to be the same” as a result of the thousands of passengers on the airplanes, policemen, firefighters, emergency workers and regular civilians who died that day without doing anything wrong (Stewart 10).
9/11 was the most tragic attack to ever happen in America. The attack affected survivors all across America, it impacted the United States in financial ways, made a huge difference on how we are governed today and created more problems that we faced after the bombing. “Nearly 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 bombing, and almost 1,200 were
Fifteen years have passed since the United States was attacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001. The nineteen men who were involved in this outbreak were led by Osama bin Laden. They were instructed to hijack four airplanes and deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City. Families responded in fear and sorrow as they witnessed the planes crashed. Officials believe that the terrorists intended to destroy the White House or the United States Capitol.
Many acts of terrorism still happen today. Terrorism is the use of violence against a person's property. In the 1800's, John Brown was against slavery and fought for what he believed in, but his actions were violent and he terrorized many people. Even though terrorism can be defined in many ways, John Browns actions at Harpers Ferry and Pottawatomie Creek were acts of terrorism, which justify him as a terrorist.
September 11 is a day that has gone down in history as one of the most significant acts of terrorism that took place on American soil. Even though the United states has fought wars against terror before, none of them had taken place in their own country. Two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York causing the towers to collapse, killing thousands in the process. It had a significant impact on the way the generation Y thought and the aftereffects of the event shaped the ideology of that generation. It exposed the vulnerability of the nation to everybody.
America has gone through difficult times with war, but has gone through harder times with the war on terror. Terrorism is defined as the use of terror or threat. The war on terror became a big deal on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by hundreds of Japanese fighter planes, but has been a bigger deal since that attack on the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.. The bombing of the Twin Towers and to the Pentagon was like a Pearl Harbor but for the 21st century. Terrorist turn to violent means such as killing and bombing of the government.
On September 1, 2001, the country of the United States of America along with the world changed. An orchestrated attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and another target- unknown but possibly the White House -put in place by a group of terrorist, made headlines all over the world. These attacks cost the lives of many people in Washington D.C, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and New York City. In New York City, a total of 2,753 were killed when two planes were flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center.
With the discrimination of human beings, annihilation of masses, and carnage of innocents, history shows how vicious human actions can be. What separates people from animals that kill others just the same? Human being’s ability to use reasoning to validate the cruel actions they take upon others. People often use logic and premises to warrant the actions they wish to take. It is convenient for them to have this ability to allow them to do as they please as long as they can support it with reasoning, not only for others to understand, but also to make themselves feel less guilty of their desires.
The events that occurred on September, 11, 2001 were among the most catastrophic events in American history. The events of the day were summarized as 19 militants associated with the terror group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out targeted attacks in the United States. Out of the four planes, two of them were flown into the World Trade Center in New York, a third one into the Pentagon in Washington and the fourth one crashing off course into a field. The attacks resulted in the deaths of over 3000 people and the beginning of a soon to come American counter terrorism policy and the subsequent invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Although there are a lot of conspiracy theories around the real motives and players behind the attack,
On September 11, 2001, two terrorist planes flew into the twin towers and another into the Pentagon. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 attacks, which led to U.S. initiatives to fight terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush History.com History.com Editors, “September 11 Attacks: Facts, Background & Impact,” History.com (A&E Television Networks, 2010). The terrorists were motivated by Al Qaeda, whose leader Osama bin Laden was sheltered in Afghanistan and associated with some of the leaders of the Taliban government, Lara Keay, “9/11 Anniversary: Who Were the September 11th Attackers and What Are the Links with the New Taliban Regime? ,” Sky News, 2021.
The horrific events of September 11, 2001 was not the first example of a terrorist attack upon the United States carried out by radical Islamist. In 1993 Al Qaeda bombed the North tower of the World Trade Centers in attempt to knock down the building and to causes utter chaos. This plan failed and in the process, killing 6 and injuring 1,042. This attack by Al Qaeda proved that the United States was not invincible superpower country but that they were susceptible to terrorist attacks. This attack by Al Qaeda gave them the confidence and experience to carry out another attack.
Historical Context On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the Unites States. They hijacked airplanes in mid-flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. During the attacks, there were 2,996 people killed and more than 6,000 others wounded.