Question

What event prompted the creation of the department of homeland security?

a. the communist red scare
b. attack on pearl harbor
c. nuclear threat during the cold war
d. terrorist attacks on the world trade center and pentagon

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is d. terrorist attacks on the world trade center and pentagon.

Explanation: The Department of Homeland Security was created in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as part of a strong national effort to safeguard the United States against terrorism. Since the Department's creation, the target is not complicated: one DHS, with integrated, results-based operations.

Answer 2

The attacks on the twin towers and pentagon in 2001