Study Guide Part 3 - Terrorism

Why Did the U.S. go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq?

1. Afghanistan didn't meet our terms after 9/11 2. The U.S. identified Iraq as part of the "axis of evil" and we heard that they had obtained W.M.D.'s

List five domestic issues or areas of concern where the U.S. must balance the need to protect itself with the tradition of being an open society.

1. Civil Defense 2. Trade 3. Infrastructure 4. Visitors and Immigrants 5. Border Control

Give two reasons why conventional military methods may not be as effective in fighting terrorist groups in the future.

1. We rely on covert military operations 2. We can't use advanced technology and weapons against small scattered military groups

How does the Patriot Act highlight the tradeoff between liberty and security?

It allows the government to search property without a warrant. (phone records and e-mails)

Why did many U.S. politicians speak out against the treatment of detainees?

It validates U.S. principles and laws. We are torturing them.

Give an example of The Diplomatic Policy to fight terrorism

Negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan to end the conflict

Give an example of The Economic Policy to fight terrorism.

Targeting the money going to terrorist groups and stopping the flow

What is Extraordinary Rendition and why is it controversial?

The program abducted and moved militant suspects to other countries. It is controversial because we tortured the suspects

What are Targeted Assassinations and why are they controversial?

The program is assassinating leaders instead of bringing them to court. It is controversial because it is illegal under U.S. law.

What are Secret Prisons and why are they controversial?

The program is that the U.S. has secret prisons around the world and they are controversial because we tortured suspects

What are Drone Attacks and why are they controversial?

They are UAVs that take out militants they are controversial because we are killing as many civilians as militiants