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What federal U.S. department was founded in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

a. Department of Immigration
b. Department of Homeland Security
c. Department of 6 and Human Services
d. Department of Defense

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The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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The correct answer is:
b. Department of Homeland Security

This department was created in November 2002, and it was in direct response to the attacks. Its primary purpose was the protection of the territory of the United States from any future attacks.
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