The 9/11 attacks led to the War on Terror. Which two U.S. landmarks were targeted?

• A. The World Trade Center and the Pentagon
• B. The Pentagon and the Capitol
• C. The White House and the Capitol
• D. The World Trade Center and the Capitol

Answer: (A)

Two symbolic sites were struck during the 9/11 attacks: the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. The World Trade Center represented global commerce and economic power, while the Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, signaling a direct strike at the heart of U.S. military leadership. A fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to retake control. While there were plots against the White House and the Capitol, those sites were not hit that day. This event directly led to the War on Terror, shaping U.S. and global counterterrorism efforts for years.