In the Year Following the Terrorist Attacks of September 11

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the year following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the FBI reported a _____ increase in hate crimes against Arab Americans living in the U.S.

• A) 16%
• B) 78%
• C) 110%
• D) 1600%

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Definitions:

Slander

The act of making false and damaging statements about someone orally.

Defamation

A statement that unjustly harms someone's reputation, typically categorized into libel (written) and slander (spoken).

Loss of Income

The financial income one could have earned but was unable due to an injury, illness, or other interruption.

General Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit for losses that cannot be precisely measured, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.