In the aftermath of September 11, many
alternative histories have arisen. Some believe that the American government has covered
up the real reasons why the terrorist attack occurred, while others have written books about how the event would have been different if someone else was president. This paper explores the
alternative histories of September 11 that have been propagated through the media and in books. This
discussion provides an overview of many different scenarios, including one that the Bush administration allowed the attacks to happen so as to obtain an excuse to gain control over Middle Eastern oil supplies. Paper Outline Introduction Alternative Histories Discussion and Conclusion