9/11 Vocabulary

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9/11

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The date when the attack on the World Trade Center happened.

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symbolize

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An object or picture that represents something. Example: The American flag symbolizes freedom.

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Twin Towers/ World Trade Center

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Two buildings that were in New York City. They were destroyed in 2001 by terrorist attacks.

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Hijacked

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To take control over something by force. Example: a plane

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Terrorism

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The use of violence and threats by a person or group of people for political gain.

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Patriotism

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To love one’s country and show pride.

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collapse

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to fall