September 11, 2001 and its Aftermath

Presentation (Elaboration) , 2002 , 7 Pages , Grade: 2,3

American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography

September 11, 2001 saw horrible events in New York City and Washington, D.C., which have had a huge impact on people's thinking, judgement and behavior. This survey gives a timeline of the events on that historical day and reflects some of the immediate consequences, both within the U.S.A. and abroad, referring to various issues of German and international news broadcasts (Tagesschau, Weltspiegel, Auslandsjournal, CNN.com, The Economist, Newsweek). The point of view is from Germany in May 2002.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Chronology of that very day
• Consequences in US foreign policy
  • Military consequences
  • Political issues
• Domestic policy, public mood
• The "axis of evil" - Or: What's next? Who's next?
• What has changed?
• Topics for discussion
• Appendix: Handout

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text is a transcript of notes for an oral presentation on "Topical Issues" concerning the USA, held on May 8, 2002. It provides a detailed chronology of the events of September 11, 2001, and explores the subsequent consequences for US foreign and domestic policy. The text also examines the public mood and the emergence of the "axis of evil" concept.

• The impact of the September 11 attacks on US foreign policy
• The military response to the attacks, including the invasion of Afghanistan
• The domestic political and social consequences of the attacks
• The emergence of the "axis of evil" concept and its implications for US foreign policy
• The changing perception of the USA in the world after the attacks

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The first chapter provides a detailed chronology of the events of September 11, 2001, from the first plane crash into the World Trade Center to the collapse of the Pentagon. It includes information about the hijackers, the response of the US government, and the heroic actions of individuals like Todd Beamer.

The second chapter examines the consequences of the attacks for US foreign policy. It focuses on the military response, including the invasion of Afghanistan and the pursuit of Osama bin Laden. The chapter also discusses the political implications of the attacks, including the formation of an anti-terror alliance and the shift in public opinion towards a more hawkish stance on foreign policy.

The third chapter explores the domestic policy and public mood in the aftermath of the attacks. It discusses the increased focus on security, the rise of trust in the Bush administration, and the public's search for answers to the question of why the attacks happened. The chapter also examines the impact of the attacks on the 2000 elections and the legacy of the first Gulf War.

The fourth chapter analyzes the "axis of evil" concept, which was introduced by President Bush in his State of the Union address in January 2002. It discusses the implications of this concept for US foreign policy, the potential for conflict with Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, and the challenges of protecting American civilians and soldiers from counter-attacks.

Schlüsselwörter

The key themes and keywords of this text include September 11, 2001, terrorism, US foreign policy, the "axis of evil", Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, public opinion, domestic policy, and security.

• College: Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
• Grade: 2,3
• Author: Daniel Knauer (Author)
• Publication Year: 2002
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V126775
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640394616
• Language: English
• Tags: September 11, 9/11, 11.9.2001, 11. September, 11th September, Pentagon, World Trade Center, WTC, US Foreign Policy