Conflict v Peace – 9/11 Revising to use as an example in assessment

1. Conflict v Peace – 9/11Revising to use as an example in assessment

2. Conflict v Peace – 9/11 Describe and explain the EVENT The terrorist attacks happened on the 11th September 2001. Four passenger planes were hijacked in the USA. Two planes flew in the twin towers or World Trade Centre and destroyed the towers and killed many people especially fire fighters who were in the building to rescue people and put out fires. United 93 crashed in a field after passengers fought back to stop the plane destroying it’s target. The Pentagon building was crashed into and people killed. Al-Qaeda were suspected of being the group responsible for the attacks; and in 2004, the group's leader Osama bin Laden, who had initially denied involvement, claimed responsibility for the attacks.

3. Conflict v Peace – 9/11 The impact on people at the time • The United States responded to the attacks by launching the War on Terror, invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had harbored al-Qaeda members. • Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded law enforcement powers. The destruction caused serious damage to the economy of Lower Manhattan and had a significant impact on global markets • New Zealand soldiers became part of the forces in Afghanistan when then PM Helen Clark committed SAS troops to the war in Afghanistan. • There were a total of 2,996 deaths from the attacks, including the 19 hijackers and 2,977 victims. Some people fell or jumped to their deaths from the burning towers. • Numerous incidents of harassment and hate crimes against Muslims and South Asians were reported in the USA the days following the 9/11 attacks. • Muslim organizations in the USA condemned the attacks and assisted with monetary donations, blood drives, medical assistance, food, and shelter for victims. • Tens of thousands of people attempted to flee Afghanistan following the attacks, fearing a response by the United States • The attacks had a significant economic impact on United States and world markets. • 18,000 small businesses near the World Trade Center were destroyed or displaced. • North American air space was closed for several days after the attacks and air travel decreased.

4. Conflict v Peace – 9/11 The impact on people now • In May 2011, after years at large, bin Laden was found and killed • The thousands of tons of toxic debris resulting from the collapse of the Twin Towers contained more than 2,500 contaminants. Years after the attacks, legal disputes over the costs of illnesses related to the attacks were still in the court system. • On every anniversary, in New York City, the names of the victims who died there are read out. • There is more security at airports and limits on what you can on board in carry on luggage. • There have been dozens of films, books, poems and TV series. • New Zealand and the United States moved closer together. Divided over nuclear ships, the two countries found common cause against terrorism. • New Zealand soldiers became part of the forces in Afghanistan when then PM Helen Clark committed SAS troops to the war in Afghanistan. • Airplane and airport security changed. One example is airplane cockpits being reinforced to prevent terrorists gaining control of planes.