Terror Attacks Against the United States

In Module One, you learned about the relationship between counterterrorism and homeland security. In Module Two, you have been examining the historical events that led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as the agencies that make up the DHS. In this assignment, you will apply what you have learned thus far about pre-9/11 U.S. counterterrorism efforts by identifying two specific attacks. This will help you as you prepare to complete Project One in Module Four, where you will be asked to consider several significant attacks in your response. Using the Module Two Assignment Template, address the following: Identify attacks on U.S. citizens. Identify a pre-9/11 domestic attack on U.S. citizens. Identify a pre-9/11 international attack on U.S. citizens. Explain how the United States responded to the attacks. How did the United States respond to the domestic attack? Include the immediate response, any U.S. agencies or departments that were involved, and any legislation that was enacted in response to the attack. (50–150 words) How did the United States respond to the international attack? Include the immediate response, any U.S. agencies or departments that were involved, and any legislation that was enacted in response to the attack. (50–150 words) Identify a lesson learned from each of the attacks you chose. (50–150 words) What is one lesson the United States learned from the domestic attack? What is one lesson the United States learned from the international attack?