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The PATRIOT Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2002 in response to (5 points)

the Oklahoma City bombing

the September 11 terrorist attacks

the London Underground bombing

concerns over anthrax attacks and bioterrorism

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Answer: The September 11 terrorist attacks.

Explanation: This was 1 year after the Terrorist attacks of 2001. The USA Patriot Act is a U.S. law that granted law enforcement more powers aimed at preventing terrorist attacks.

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