How did George Bush’s war on terror effect terrorism as a whole. The year is 2001 on a beautiful September day in the early morning an event that would change the nation occurred when four planes were hijacked on September 11th by the al Qaeda terrorist group and were flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. They all succeeded in killing thousands of people along with multiple more attempted bombing during the late 90’s. By September 20th the president responded with a speech stating he declared an all out war on terror. From this point on Bush increased military spending, sent troops to Iraq and the Gulf, and also gained the support of millions in his mission. Bush also achieved varying amounts …show more content…
of success. But Bush did a great job and was successful in his war on terror. Bush succeeded by Increasing military spending, sending troops to iraq and the gulf, and by officially calling for a war on terror. One thing Bush did to insure he was successful was he increased military spending by 120 billion dollars by the time he left office (council of foreign relations). This money was used for planes, tanks, troops ect… This is just one of many things he did to fight the on terrorism and be successful. This was an essential action in protecting our children, the citizens of the United States as well as many others around the world. This was added on to the 2 trillion that was caused from the damages left from 9/11 (BBC). But this was essential for protection. 9/11 was the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. Bush also spent approximately 6 trillion dollars from the effects of the iraq war (CNN) This is why Bush was allowed to extract so much money from the government. Another thing Bush did to be successful was he sent troops to the Gulf and to Iraq. He first sent troops over to iraq to fight in the gulf war causing about 382 hundred united states military casualties(CNN). But on December 30th, 2006 the United States military killed Saddam Hussein the corrupt president of Iraq. He then deployed thousands of troops to Iraq to fight the al Qaeda terrorist group this was kind of needed to find and eliminate the Al Qaeda organization. Nearly 4,500 United State troops died in Iraq (Huffington Post), but looking back at other wars the United States has fought in, these numbers are miniscule. Of course we knew if we sent troops in there, there would be some casualties. And by May 2nd, 2011 Bush’s war paid off when the leader of al Qaeda was finally killed. Nearly 10 years later from 9/11 some families received closure. This was a big part of making Bush’s war on terror a success. And finally by declaring the war on terror Bush’s support numbers jumped.
Though Bush is known as one of the most hated presidents in the U.S. history no one denied him of this. Bush made a downed and out country rise from the ashes of 9/11 and encouraged them to never give up. Because of this the U.S. today is one of the major countries involved in stopping terrorism. As our recent fights with the ISIS terrorist group show Bush’s war will continue to live on. Bush’s war on terror is considered his number on accomplishment because of his effective pursuit in doing this (Michale Ewin). I believe even though he was voted a horrible president it’s hard to say this is a bad …show more content…
thing. For these reasons and many others I believe just was successful in his war. He took all the steps, spending more for military putting brave men and women down in Iraq and win the hearts of millions. And none of these steps could have happened without the others without the increase on the military's spending, we couldn’t have sent that many troops therefore Bush would have been more hated. If you take anything away know this, that the war on terror may continue, but without Bush there would have been none, he was as successful as he could have been. Could he have really done any better? Work Cited Council on foreign relations, editor.
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Before the events of 9/11 the US had been attacked before and we were aware of possible threats. However, these threats, specifically those of Al-Qaeda were not taken seriously by American foreign policy makers or regular Americans alike, so on September 11, 2001 Americans were truly shocked by the scale of devastation and loss of life that occurred. The effect these attacks had on America was incredible. In the years that followed Americans became fearful and discriminatory of religious groups; the government created the Department of Homeland Security and enacted stricter search and seizure laws, and America’s foreign policy became defined by unilateral decision making and preemptive war.
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On September 11, 2001 New York came upon a terrorist attack. The terrorist hijacked four airplanes the morning of the attack. The attack was part of the Al-Qaeda Islamist group, led by Osama Bin Laden. Two planes collided into the World Trade Center; one hit the Pentagon, and the other one crashed in Pennsylvania never reaching its destination. The cause of 9/11 is that Islam saw the United States as a heinous country with different and awful morals so they decided to attack. The consequences were the tensions between Americans and Muslims rose. Numerous hate crimes were committed and there was a massive economic downfall. We could have avoided this incident if the airport security would have been more strict, then the attack would have a less chance of happening (Bantista). “Make no mistake, the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts. Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward. And freedom will be defended.” –President Bush directly after the 9/11 attacks (Tsimelkas). The government issued extreme changes in the military system and the surveillance ...
War is not a cheap man’s game. At the core of every nation sits an economy comprised of varying wealth and resources. A nation’s prosperity is dependent on its economic fortitude. In a constant state of fluctuation, economic prosperity is often fleeting, with a single event capable of causing economic turmoil for decades to come. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 acted as a catalyst for economic change in the United States. The attacks presented isolated economic desolation, but the growing concern for security and the war on terror provided the greatest economic impact for the United States and the world.
On September 11th, 2001, four planes were hijacked, two planes hit the twin towers, one hit the pentagon, and one crash-landed in a field in Pennsylvania. Since then the government has been doing everything it can to help with security at airports, in airplanes, and in everyday life. Even though the government has been trying to increase security, terrorists have still been successful. Since 9/11, the government has taken many steps to increase security and decrease terrorism. However, security has increased, while terrorism has not decreased.
It is perhaps easy to remember George Bush as a poor orator, someone who finished bottom of his class at Yale, basically a unremarkable man who should never have been president. In a time when the incumbent president is being forgotten in favour of the election race of the century it is simple to remember Bush as a thouroghly unpopular president who has stained America for the worse. However unintelligent, uneloquent George W Bush united a nation in the days following the 11th september 2001.His rousing sentiments spoken from the rubble of the world trade centre with the brave firefighters by his side showed a strong leader who loved his country. His reaction to 9/11 is essential in determining his legacy because it is an event that will be talked and learnt about in years to come. It is etched onto american’s hearts and minds and therefore for many so is George Bush. Once the war in Iraq is over the image of the falling towers will remain and the president will be remembered for handling this crisis. It is likely the atrocities in Iraq will seem distant to Americans as the ones still affecting the vietnamese every day do. Bush appeared strong capable and resolute after 9/11 and this I predict will have more staying power than the unpopularity regarding a middle- eastern war. When the president speaks about the terrorist attacks he appears to be deeply affected by them which speaks to Americans, it gives them solidarity and unity. As his press secretary recently said "The president thinks about 9/11 every single day when he wakes up and before he goes to bed.
September 11, 2001 is known as the worst terrorist attack in United States history. On a clear Tuesday morning, there were four planes that were hijacked and flown into multiple buildings by a terrorist group named al Qaeda. This group, led by Osama bin Laden, killed nearly 3,000 people. Out of those 3,000 people more than 400 police and 343 firefighters were killed along with 10,000 people who were treated for severe injuries. Many lives were taken, and to this day, people still suffer from the attack. September 11th is the most influential event of the early twenty-first century because it made an increase in patriotism, it caused a rise in security throughout the nation, and it had a tremendous effect of thousands of lives.
September 11, 2001 was one of the most devastating and horrific events in the United States history. Americans feeling of a secure nation had been broken. Over 3,000 people and more than 400 police officers and firefighters were killed during the attacks on The World Trade Center and the Pentagon; in New York City and Washington, D.C. Today the term terrorism is known as the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives (Birzer, Roberson). This term was clearly not defined for the United States for we had partial knowledge and experience with terrorist attacks; until the day September 11, 2001. At that time, President George W. Bush, stated over a televised address from the Oval Office, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.” President Bush stood by this statement for the United States was about to retaliate and change the face of the criminal justice system for terrorism.
...er, but he did accomplished many things for this country during his presidency. He was able to passed Clean air act, and disabilities act which gave disable people lot's free opportunity as well. Bush faced lot's of hardship during his political career he lost to lot's of election and won in a lot as well. One of his most memorable achievement was getting Saddam Hussein out from Kuwait. During his election he promised people in American that there won't be no new taxes. but he was able to keep that promised. bush broke his promised and this caused him to lose the election with president Bill Clinton.
The Bush Doctrine introduced after the 9/11 terrorist attacks addressed foreign policies that quickly became known as a doctrine focusing on terrorism. The positive side of this doctrine was the focus on combating global terrorism. It includes the ability to defend against terrorism and those countries which support groups to commit terrorist activities. Furthermore, it should be understood that a piece of the doctrine also attempted to instill democracy by making the world a safer place (Nacos, 2012). American’s were relying on the confidence and commitment of the government to prevent future attack and to maintain a safer nation. This part of the Bush doctrine is reassuring that the United States is focused on the safety and security of the American people, and as a nation the attention to fight terrorism was foremost.
The article we were asked to read, concluded exactly what I have in my additional research. "The Bush administraion's rhetoric concerning Iraw became increasingly punitive and communitarian in tone after 9/11." The U.S. public's support for war mirror the rhetoric of Presidential policy. The way Bush shaped the policy favored the support of the American public and together with the help of the U.S. new media, "The Bush Administration engineered a moral panic over Iraw after 9/11" (Bonn, 2010).
When the terrorist attacks occurred on 9/11 it did more than just affect the comfort level of American citizens. It had an all around impact on how this country will be run for years to come. The one economic impact that I will concentrate on is that the attacks, arguably, but directly effected the U.S. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and how the national budget will be handled from that day forward.
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Terrorism is defined as the use of violent acts to frighten people in an area to achieve a political goal. Although this is true there is so much more at stake when civilians experience an attack. First, it’s not just the civilians of that city; aftershock of a Terrorist attack affects the country as a whole. Terrorist strikes on a first world country can create global concerns, not solely on a political level; terrorism damages an attacked country on a larger scale.