TABLE OF CONTENTS Defining Terrorism Is Difficult 4 Risk of Death Is Low 6 Terrorism Is Not New to the World 8 Terrorism Has Unpredictable Effects 10 Terrorism Affects the Whole World 12 Bombings Are a Common Tool 14 Terror Attacks Still Happen in the United States 16 Terrorists Are a Diverse Group of People 18 Governments Can Be Involved in Terrorism 20 Governments Also Work to Prevent Terrorism 22 Law Enforcement Is Improving 24 The Internet Is Terrorism’s New Frontier 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
1 DEFINING TERRORISM IS DIFFICULT Terrorism is hard to define It usually centers on a violent act or the threat of violence Terrorism is about more than just violence though Terrorists want to frighten people to achieve a political goal Not all violent acts that hurt people can be called terrorism The attacks of September 11 2001 are considered terrorism But the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14 2012 is not The terrorists on 9 11 wanted the United States to change its policies in the Middle East The individual attacker at Sandy Hook did not seek any policy changes All People flee from the terrorist attacks on September 11 2001 4
12 Things To Know About Terrorism
Explores 12 things to know about terrorism. Includes amazing facts along with information about key players.
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By: Mathew McCabe
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
