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September 11, 2001 attacks

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Terrorist attacks on the United States that prompted a major shift in U.S. foreign policy toward fighting terrorism around the world.

AP course connection

Topic 9.7: 9.7 Causation in Period 9

Unit 9

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