Types of Terrorism
Act of violence to instill fear
Terrorism
Global Islamic extremist terrorist network founded by Osama bin Laden.
Al Qaeda
The Idea that nuclear war would destroy both sides, preventing direct conflict.
Mutually Assured Destruction
President of the United States during the 9/11 Attacks
George W. Bush
Hatred, prejudice, or discrimination against Jewish people.
Antisemitism
Acts of violence to instill fear are committed by citizens within their own country.
Founder and leader of Al Qaeda, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks.
Osama Bin Laden
The belief that if one country fell to communism, nearby nations would follow.
Domino Theory
Complex where the Twin towers in New York City destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
World Trade Center
Movement calling for the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Zionism
Act of violence to instill fear that is supported, financed, or organized by a government.
State Sponsored Terrorism
Palestinian Islamic extremist political and militant group that controls Gaza.
Hamas
A war fought indirectly between major powers through third parties.
Proxy War
The organization that was behind the 9/11 attacks
Al Qaeda
Policy of controlling and exploiting other countries or territories.
Colonialism
Act of violence to instill fear that is coordinated by groups outside the country where the attack occurs.
Foreign Terrorism
Islamic extremist fundamentalist group that ruled Afghanistan and sheltered terrorist organizations.
Taliban
Conflict where U.S.-backed Afghan fighters resisted Soviet invasion, helping give rise to militant groups like Al Qaeda.
Soviet Afghan War
9/11 flight where passengers fought hijackers, crashing in Pennsylvania.
Hero Flight 93
British statement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Balfour Declaration (1917)
Terrorism tied to rebellion or uprising against a government or occupying power.
Insurgnency Terrorism
The Lebanese Islamic extremist militant and political group supported by Iran
Hezbollah
U.S. policy of preventing the spread of communism.
Containment
The attacks on the United States on 9/11/2001 were examples of what type of terrorism?
Foriegn Terrorism
Two regions in Palestine where Palestinians govern themselves. One controlled by Hamas, one controlled by the Palestinian Authority
Gaza and the West Bank