Terror Attacks

¿Have Islamic extremists or Non-Islamic extremists killed more Americans in terror attacks since 9/11?

  1. How accurate was your prediction?

  2. What story does this chart tell?

  3. What most surprised you about this information?

  4. Write two questions of your own about this chart:

  5. How do you think these attacks have affected the U.S.?

  6. How different do you think this information is from what the average American thinks about US terrorist attacks?

  7. Draw this chart from the perspective of the average American.

  8. Draw this chart as you imagine it will look over the next ten years?

  9. What do you believe is the biggest current threat to American security?

  10. The terrorist attacks in San Bernadino may mark the beginning of a new generation of Daesh (ISIS) inspired attacks in the U.S. 53% of Americans think we should fight terrorism by sending ground troops to fight in Iraq and Syria. In the comments section, list three ways you think the US should guard against Daesh inspired terrorism:

  11. The chart shows that the majority of terror attacks in the U.S. have come from right-wing extremists like the Charleston church shooter or the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooter. In the comments section, list three ways you think the US should guard against right-wing terrorism:


Action Extension

Share your best idea of how to respond to terrorism from #8 or #9 above by calling your President - (202) 456-1111, US Senator, or US House Representatives member at the capitol switchboard - (202) 224-3121.

A huge shout out to the wonderful Bernie Hopper from USF!



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