Terrorism is described as a criminal act that uses violence, fear and intimidation to draw attention to a political or worldwide cause. It often targets civilians and aims to influence a stronger opponent. Common tactics include bombings and attacks on public areas. Examples given are the 9/11 attacks and the Boston Marathon bombing. Terrorism is connected to issues of security, bullying and influencing political change. It has evolved over time to incorporate more frequent and deadly acts of violence. Strengthened security measures have been a response to modern terrorism threats.
2. What is Terrorism?
• There are many ways to describe terrorism
• Terrorism is a criminal act that affects many people
• Terrorism is often used against a stronger side in a
conflict
• Terrorism is an act that’s supposed to prove a point or
oppose something without the victim knowing the
exact intention
• Terrorism is common in people pursuing worldwide
goals
3. What Happens During Terrorism?
Who Organizes It?
• The key elements of terrorism are violence, fear, and
intimidation
• Terrorists want publicity and for the victims to
symbolize their cause
• Terrorists’ violence is supposed to draw attention to
their cause
• The effectiveness if terrorism depends on the public’s
reaction
• The organizations that organize it are small, making it
hard o target them
4. What Are The Points of View of
Terrorists?
The terrorists think that is right to frighten other
counties.
Americans feel less safe and worried about attacks
Americans think there should be more
protection/security
5. What Are Some Examples of
Terrorism?
9/11/01 Destruction of the World Trade Center
April 15 2013, The Boston Marathon Bombing
6. Which Topics is Terrorism
Connected to? Why?
It is connected to bullying.
If you break down the first part of terrorisms
definition “violence and intimidation” its like what
bullies do they’d say and do hurtful and harmful
things to get they want.
7. What Else is it Connected to?
Its also connected to security in the U.S.
If terrorist enter the white house they could
destroy the security in the white house and mess up
the nation
8. How Can We Help?
We can help by creating more focus on terrorism by
increasing security around the nation
If we don’t pay attention to terrorism, everywhere in
the U.S. could be a possible location for a terrorism
attack
9. How Has Terrorism Changed Our
Environment?
Terrorism can scar a person or make them weak
during a crisis.
Terrorism can also change a country, for example,
terrorism has made America’s security system grow
stronger.
Terrorism has changed our world and showed us that
our world is becoming a harsh place.
10. What and When Was The First Act
of Terrorism in America?
In 1920, a bomb was planted in a horse drawn wagon,
the explosion was big enough to kill 35 American
citizens
11. What are the Causes and Effects of
Terrorism?
An emotional scar or very deep hatred of a country
can cause a person to terrorize a country or state.
The affect of terrorism depends on what the terrorist
wants to accomplish.
12. How Has Terrorism Changed Over
the Years?
Violence is a way that terrorism has grown.
Now, terrorist attacks are more frequent in the world.
In 1920, a terrorist attack was a small explosion that
would harm a small amount of people, now, terrorist
attacks count as a big bomb going off.
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