The attacks of September 11, 2001 would change the course of history forever. Many lives will be affected in the United States of America in the years to come. The attacks led to war and the deaths of thousands of innocent Americans. This attack was and remains one of the most disastrous acts of terrorism ever committed. Why would they do this? In this article, I will explain to you why and how these attacks took place. Most people believe that the attacks of September 11, 2001, were caused by Muslim extremists hating our freedoms. But Osama bin Laden also tried to retaliate against the United States for stationing troops in Saudi Arabia. He may have wanted to get the United States to attack certain Arab countries in order to win over more jihadists. Although it is difficult to know the exact reasons for the September 11 attacks, one thing we do know is why Al Qaeda did what Osama bin Laden wanted. Osama bin Laden had complete and absolute control of the terrorist group called Al-Qaeda. Since he had absolute control of Al Qaeda, they would do whatever he wanted, no matter what it was. So whatever his motives were, they were not questioned and his orders were carried out exactly as he wanted. Airline profits fell by twenty-five billion dollars in the years following the September 11 attacks. Several airlines have gone bankrupt. before things bounce back. The economic impact on New York City was estimated at $23.7 billion through the end of 2002. Taxes then added another $2 billion. An estimated 100,000 jobs were lost in Manhattan alone, 18,000 businesses were ruined or disrupted, or had to relocate. There was a ripple effect that hit every aspect of the U.S. economy hard. It was initially estimated that 1.8 million people lost...... middle of paper...... the passage of buckets of debris out of the Ground Zero site. This system allowed rescuers to dispose of debris in a careful and systematic manner. This not only helped keep the survivors safe, but also the rescuers. The wreckage was a very dangerous mess, as it contained twisted steel, concrete and other debris that could move at any time and anywhere. After several days, their mission was no longer to find survivors but to clean up and find human remains. Everyone has been affected by these attacks, and always will be. It will take a long time to heal and forget the imprint of these attacks. The attacks have, however, strengthened security and we hope that no more such attacks are ever planned again. The attack of September 11, 2001 caused the deaths of thousands of people and an immeasurable sum of money..