After the awful tragedy of 9/11, the United States launched the War on Terror, which vigorously targeted terrorist groups around the world. Presents, through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, a brief history of the War on Terror and then examines causes and effects of events that occurred.

Important events of the War on Terror -- Not the first American War on Terror -- A brief history of the War on Terror -- How did the 9/11 attacks launch the War on Terror? -- How did the killing of Osama bin Laden weaken al Qaeda? -- How did the War on Terror contribute to the founding of ISIS? -- How has the War on Terror altered global terrorism?.