1. Global Acts of Terror

2. Terrorism Defined Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate and coerce (force action) for political reasons. Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate and coerce (force action) for political reasons. Many acts of terrorism today are motived by religious extremism: Many acts of terrorism today are motived by religious extremism: Beliefs that are far beyond the common beliefs or practices and often demand violent activity to further their ideals Beliefs that are far beyond the common beliefs or practices and often demand violent activity to further their ideals Example: Suicide bombers promised rewards in Heaven – not part of the Koran but used by terrorist groups to further their cause and violent actions Example: Suicide bombers promised rewards in Heaven – not part of the Koran but used by terrorist groups to further their cause and violent actions

3. Inequality = Chances of Terrorism In many developing nations where there is poverty, civil wars, or political instability some individuals turn to terrorism as a means of addressing these issues In many developing nations where there is poverty, civil wars, or political instability some individuals turn to terrorism as a means of addressing these issues Example: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: lack of a Palestinian homeland and clashes over land with Jews led some Palestinians to turn to acts of terror in protest and for revenge Example: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: lack of a Palestinian homeland and clashes over land with Jews led some Palestinians to turn to acts of terror in protest and for revenge

4. Munich Olympics, 1972 During the Summer Olympics, 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage by a Palestinian terrorist group called Black September During the Summer Olympics, 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage by a Palestinian terrorist group called Black September They demanded over 200 Palestinians be released from Israeli prisons They demanded over 200 Palestinians be released from Israeli prisons All 11 athletes were killed by the terrorists and 5 of the 8 Black September members were killed by German police All 11 athletes were killed by the terrorists and 5 of the 8 Black September members were killed by German police

5. CNN Remembers… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn 25clr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn 25clr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn 25clr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTFn 25clr4 According to the news report, why was there not enough security provided for the Olympics? According to the news report, why was there not enough security provided for the Olympics?

6. Al Qaeda Al Qaeda uses religious extremism to justify their acts of terror: they demand a worldwide Islamic state, they approve the killing of civilians, they oppose US forces inside Islamic countries Al Qaeda uses religious extremism to justify their acts of terror: they demand a worldwide Islamic state, they approve the killing of civilians, they oppose US forces inside Islamic countries The leader of this organization is Osama bin Laden who also authorized and recruited terrorists for the attacks on 9/11 The leader of this organization is Osama bin Laden who also authorized and recruited terrorists for the attacks on 9/11 The 9/11 plan was made back in 1999 and the terrorists came to the US to train in US flight schools to learn to fly the planes! The 9/11 plan was made back in 1999 and the terrorists came to the US to train in US flight schools to learn to fly the planes!

7. September 11 th 2001 4 US airliners were hijacked by terrorists working for Al Qaeda 4 US airliners were hijacked by terrorists working for Al Qaeda 2 planes were flown into the World Trade Towers, 1 plane was flown into the Pentagon, and the 4 th plane (meant for the US Capitol) was taken back by the passengers and crashed in a PA field 2 planes were flown into the World Trade Towers, 1 plane was flown into the Pentagon, and the 4 th plane (meant for the US Capitol) was taken back by the passengers and crashed in a PA field Total killed on 9/11: 2,977 (125 killed at the Pentagon…292 were killed in NYC from falling debris and falling bodies!) Total killed on 9/11: 2,977 (125 killed at the Pentagon…292 were killed in NYC from falling debris and falling bodies!)

9. 9/11 Artifacts http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slide show?articleId=USRTR2QTU4#a=9 http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slide show?articleId=USRTR2QTU4#a=9

10. Other Terrorist Acts Before and since 9/11, terrorists around the world use various methods: Before and since 9/11, terrorists around the world use various methods: Suicide bombings Suicide bombings Car bombings Car bombings Airline hijacking Airline hijacking Boston Bombers – used IED (improvised explosive device) Boston Bombers – used IED (improvised explosive device)

11. Government Response Surveillance Surveillance is the monitoring of the behavior and activities of people - purpose: protection and prevention is the monitoring of the behavior and activities of people - purpose: protection and prevention Review of Privacy Rights Review of Privacy Rights USA Patriot Act, gave government several powers to pursue and capture terrorists USA Patriot Act, gave government several powers to pursue and capture terrorists Uses wiretaps, internet surveillance in many cases without a warrant – does this violate our right to privacy or is it necessary to keep us safe? Uses wiretaps, internet surveillance in many cases without a warrant – does this violate our right to privacy or is it necessary to keep us safe? Security at ports and airports (body scanners) Security at ports and airports (body scanners) Identification badges and photos Identification badges and photos