Changes In America After 9/11
Julia Klein
Mr. Tuz
History Block 3
23 October 2012
Tragedy to Triumph
There has been no greater, more unforgettable tragedy in America’s modern history than what took place on September 11, 2001. It was a horrifying day that ended 2,996 lives: 2,977 victims and 19 hijackers, but eventually created a new beginning of change for the better of the nation (The 9/11 Commission Report). A decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped several facets of life in America. Life and travel in America has changed significantly over the past decade (Shanty). As an immediate response for our nation’s safety, there were some temporary changes made, while other changes have resulted in lasting transformations of our country (Villemez). A traumatizing day for many, 9/11 created a national burden of prejudice, brought about much needed changes of transforming our travel, and altered our government, which all eventually helped strengthen America.
Obviously, not all of the changes that resulted from the September 11th tragedy were beneficial to the nation, especially the Anti-Islam Sentiment that was developed (Jamil). America’s 2.6 million Muslims have constantly found themselves facing resentment and …show more content…
Sept. 11 2002: n.p. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 20 Oct 2012.
Jamil, Basir. "Growing up Muslim after 9/11." Baltimore Sun. N.p., 12 Sept. 2010. Web. 21 Oct. 2012.
Johnstone, R. William. "Not Safe Enough: Fixing Transportation Security." Issues in Science and Technology Vol. XXIII No. 2. Winter 2007: 51-60. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 Oct 2012.
Shanty, Frank. “Ten Years on Background.” American History. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. New York: Norton, 2004. Print.
Villemez, Jason, and Dalia Mortada. "9/11 to Now: Ways We Have Changed." PBS. PBS, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 21 Oct.
Mr. Tuz
History Block 3
23 October 2012
Tragedy to Triumph
There has been no greater, more unforgettable tragedy in America’s modern history than what took place on September 11, 2001. It was a horrifying day that ended 2,996 lives: 2,977 victims and 19 hijackers, but eventually created a new beginning of change for the better of the nation (The 9/11 Commission Report). A decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped several facets of life in America. Life and travel in America has changed significantly over the past decade (Shanty). As an immediate response for our nation’s safety, there were some temporary changes made, while other changes have resulted in lasting transformations of our country (Villemez). A traumatizing day for many, 9/11 created a national burden of prejudice, brought about much needed changes of transforming our travel, and altered our government, which all eventually helped strengthen America.
Obviously, not all of the changes that resulted from the September 11th tragedy were beneficial to the nation, especially the Anti-Islam Sentiment that was developed (Jamil). America’s 2.6 million Muslims have constantly found themselves facing resentment and …show more content…
Sept. 11 2002: n.p. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 20 Oct 2012.
Jamil, Basir. "Growing up Muslim after 9/11." Baltimore Sun. N.p., 12 Sept. 2010. Web. 21 Oct. 2012.
Johnstone, R. William. "Not Safe Enough: Fixing Transportation Security." Issues in Science and Technology Vol. XXIII No. 2. Winter 2007: 51-60. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 Oct 2012.
Shanty, Frank. “Ten Years on Background.” American History. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. New York: Norton, 2004. Print.
Villemez, Jason, and Dalia Mortada. "9/11 to Now: Ways We Have Changed." PBS. PBS, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 21 Oct.