CRLS 2800 CH 16
terrorism - correct answer ✔the global terrorism database defines terrorism
as "the threatened or actual use of illegal force and violence by a non-state
actor to attain a political, economic, religious, or social goal through fear,
coercion or intimidation
the two trends that lead to terrorism are: increasingly devious and
sophisticated crimes and globalization
Internationally based terrorism - correct answer ✔terrorism committed by
foreigners or foreign nationals; typically motivated by extreme religious views
and/or hatred toward the United States
Jihadists - correct answer ✔people who believe in the religious duty of
muslims to spread the religion through militant means
Domestic-based terrorism - correct answer ✔terrorism committed by US
citizens; typically motivated by extreme beliefs
Right-wing extremists - correct answer ✔Domestic-based terrorists most
often motivated by racism or beliefs against abortion or the government (ex:
Ku Klux Klan)
Left-wing extremists - correct answer ✔Domestic-based terrorists often
described as anarchists (ex: Black Liberation army)
Special Interest extremists - correct answer ✔domestic-based terrorists often
motivated by animal rights and the environment (ex: Earth Liberation Front)
terrorism - correct answer ✔the global terrorism database defines terrorism
as "the threatened or actual use of illegal force and violence by a non-state
actor to attain a political, economic, religious, or social goal through fear,
coercion or intimidation
the two trends that lead to terrorism are: increasingly devious and
sophisticated crimes and globalization
Internationally based terrorism - correct answer ✔terrorism committed by
foreigners or foreign nationals; typically motivated by extreme religious views
and/or hatred toward the United States
Jihadists - correct answer ✔people who believe in the religious duty of
muslims to spread the religion through militant means
Domestic-based terrorism - correct answer ✔terrorism committed by US
citizens; typically motivated by extreme beliefs
Right-wing extremists - correct answer ✔Domestic-based terrorists most
often motivated by racism or beliefs against abortion or the government (ex:
Ku Klux Klan)
Left-wing extremists - correct answer ✔Domestic-based terrorists often
described as anarchists (ex: Black Liberation army)
Special Interest extremists - correct answer ✔domestic-based terrorists often
motivated by animal rights and the environment (ex: Earth Liberation Front)
