Just eight months into his presidency, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suddenly transformed Bush into a wartime president. Bush's approval ratings surged to near 90%. Within a month, the forces of a coalition led by the United States entered Afghanistan, which had been sheltering Osama bin Laden, suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks. By December, the Taliban had been removed as rulers of Kabul, although a long and ongoing reconstruction would follow, severely hampered by ongoing turmoil and violence within the country. COUNT 5
QSN1 What even occured during Bush's presidency that made him become a wartime president? ANS1 terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 QSN2 How long into Bush's presidency did tragedy occur on American soil? ANS2 eight months QSN3 Did Bush become disfavorable during the time of the 9/11 attacks? ANS3 surged to near 90% QSN4 How long did it take for the US military to respond by infiltrating Afghanistan? ANS4 Within a month QSN5 By which month, were the Taliban no longer controlling Kabul? ANS5 December