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What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.

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  1. A major hurricane hit Florida
  2. Terrorists attacked the United States ✔
  3. The stock market crashed

Why: On September 11, 2001, terrorists took over planes and attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia.

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Answer: Terrorists attacked the United States. On September 11, 2001, terrorists took over planes and attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States
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