Read the quotation below:

"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."-Former President George W. Bush 2001

Which of the following is a true statement about the quote?

President Bush uses propaganda to convince Americans to not have concerns about terrorism.

President Bush uses symbolism to reassure Americans that terrorism cannot destroy their country.

President Bush uses propaganda to convince Americans to take up weapons themselves to fight terrorism.

President Bush uses symbolism to express sadness and sympathy for the victims of terrorism.

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Marlene

18 September, 20:10

Read the quotation below:

"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."-Former President George W. Bush 2001

Which of the following is a true statement about the quote?

President Bush uses propaganda to convince Americans to not have concerns about terrorism.

President Bush uses symbolism to reassure Americans that terrorism cannot destroy their country.

President Bush uses propaganda to convince Americans to take up weapons themselves to fight terrorism.

President Bush uses symbolism to express sadness and sympathy for the victims of terrorism.

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Emilie Bowen · Answer 1

President Bush uses symbolism to reassure Americans that terrorism cannot destroy their country.

Explanation:

Recent history provides convincing evidence that political programs based on misrepresentation of reality produce opposite results. The Bush administration's response to the September 11th terrorist attacks - declaring war on terrorism and treating critics as non-patriots - succeeded in gaining public support, but the results were quite the opposite of what the Bush administration wanted, both for itself and for the United States.