What is Al-Queada?
A global militant Islamist terrorist organization
What is a conspiracy theory?
A conspiracy theory is an explanation for an event or situation that invokes a conspiracy by sinister and powerful groups, often political in motivation,[3][4] when other explanations are more probable.
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What is propaganda?
Propaganda is communication that is primarily used to influence an audience and further an agenda, which may not be objective and may be selectively presenting facts to encourage a particular perception, or using loaded language to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information that is being presented
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What is the definition of terrorism?
Terrorism is the use of violence for political ends, and includes any use of violence for the purpose of putting the public, or any section of the public, in fear."
That America arranged the attack themselves, that the owner of the twin towers hired Al-Queada, that is was a groups of Jews that was behind the attacks, that there were bombs planted inside the towers and the planes were just decoyes.
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Duration of the Cold War?
From 1945-1990
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What is the purpose of conspiracy theories?
To present another possible truth of a situation, often use to spread more fear or doubt of the Government, to control the narrative of events/topics,
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What is the Berlin Wall?
was a guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
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What is the American Patriot Act?
A law that was introduced after 9/11 which changed the surveillance abilities of law enforcement, tapping phones, increasing penalty for terrorism crimes and immigration.
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
Conspiracy theories often offer easy answers by casting the world as simpler and more predictable than it is. They also use a language that place the reader as the "hero" which makes them feel like they have a larger purpose.
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Three consequences after 9/11:
- Increased security (especially related to aircrafts, airports, entering other countries).
- Fear among the public
- American military entered Afghanistan
- Deceases in the people (firemen, policemen) that were close to the twin towers.
- Racism/hateful acts againt people from the Mid-West.
Name three well-known conspiracy theories:
Holocost denial, JFK-assassination, flat earth, 9/11, AIDS, Illuminati, Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, moon landing,
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What is the Cold War (short explanation)?
After WW2, there was a period of tension between the East (Sovjet Union) and the West (USA). Often described as a silent, non-military war.
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