how does ashley gilligan believe that the united states has changed since september 11?

Ashley Gilligan believes that, since September 11, the United States has become both more unified as a nation and more aware of how vulnerable it is to attack.

Direct answer

In the passage “Always Remember,” Ashley Gilligan says that before 9/11 many people were not aware of the damage that could be inflicted on the United States. She believes that after the attacks there is now a greater sense of unity across the country and that people are more conscious of the nation’s vulnerability.

Key points in her view

• Many Americans were previously less aware of how much harm could be done to the U.S.

• After 9/11, people became more aware that the country is vulnerable to serious attacks.

• She feels there is now a stronger sense of national unity, summed up in the idea “united we stand, together we fall.”

One-sentence summary (for homework-style use)

Ashley Gilligan believes the United States has changed since September 11 by becoming more united as a nation and more aware of its vulnerability to attacks.

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