According to john ashcroft, why was the patriot act created?

the patriot act is legislation passed in 2001 to improve the abilities of u.s. law enforcement to detect and deter terrorism.

explanation:

the act's official title is, “uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism,” or usa-patriot

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.