"Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom." — George W. Bush, Address to the Nation, September 11, 2001
The attacks described prompted which immediate U.S. policy response?
- Acheck_circle
The launch of a global War on Terror, beginning with military action in Afghanistan
- B
Withdrawal of all U.S. troops from overseas bases
- C
Recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government
- D
An immediate constitutional amendment outlawing immigration
Explanation
Within weeks of 9/11, Bush authorized Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and declared a broader War on Terror targeting al-Qaeda and its sponsors.