Timeline for the day of the September 11 attacks

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/timeline-for-the-day-of-the-september-11-attacks

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the initiation of first hijacking?Approximately 8:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time
2. What is the conclusion of final hijacked plane crash?10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
3. What happened on September 11, 2001?On that day, several planes were hijacked and crashed between 8:14 AM and 10:03 AM, causing great destruction and shock.
4. Why did people all over the world watch the events live?Because satellite links and the internet were becoming common, news could be broadcast in real time to many viewers at once.

Hijacking: The unlawful seizure of an aircraft or other vehicle, typically by force or threat of force.
Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims, often targeting civilians.
Media Event: An event that garners significant and widespread attention from news organizations, shaping public discourse.
Global Satellite Links: A network of satellites enabling instantaneous communication and broadcasting across the Earth's surface.