The War on Terror is an international military campaign launched by U.S. government after September 11 attacks in 2001. Its main goal is to eliminate al-Qaeda and other militant organizations.
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Al-Qaeda: An Islamist extremist group founded by Osama bin Laden that has carried out numerous terrorist attacks including those on September 11th, 2001.
Patriot Act: Legislation passed shortly after September 11 attacks that expanded the surveillance powers of U.S. government in order to deter and punish terrorist acts.
Afghanistan War: A conflict that began in 2001 as a response to September 11 attacks, with the goal of dismantling al-Qaeda and removing Taliban from power in Afghanistan.