Response to Terrorism

Most people will agree that their attitudes about terrorism, their government, and their place in the world have changed since the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Pew Research Center has polled world leaders, U.S. leaders, and the general public on issues of importance to them both before and after the attacks. One interesting, but understandable finding is that there is less focus and support now for such global issues as hunger, drug trafficking, AIDS than there was previously.

How do your feelings about terrorism, war, and our country's influence on the world compare to others in your class? Answer the following questions, and submit them to see what percentage agree or disagree with you. When you are finished, you may examine the findings of the Pew Research Center here: Pew Research Center.

1		To prevent future terrorism, the United States should:
			A)	be active in world affairs
			B)	not get too involved in world affairs
2		National defense spending should be:
			A)	the same as it was before the attacks on 9/11/01
			B)	increased
3		The U.S. leadership role should be:
			A)	first among equals
			B)	just one of leading nations
			C)	no leadership role
4		The United States should formulate foreign policy based on:
			A)	mostly U.S. interests
			B)	interests of allies