Genocide and Terrorism

Agenda Bell Ringer: Where were you? (5) 1.Genocide and Terror Notes and Discussion (40) 1.Brief interruption at Munich and 9/11 2. Primary Document Analysis, 9/11, Munich, and Terrorism (10) 3. Genocide vs. Terrorism (5) 4. Analysis of Rwanda, Steps to Genocide. (10) 5. Op-Ed Purpose of Genocide and Terror? (10) 6. SOL Practice Questions (20)

1994, Rwanda Mass killing of the Tutsi tribe. Hutu started massacre after assassination of political official. (plane crash) “The Tutsi will enslave the Hutu. The genocide lasted 100 days. Over 1,000,000 killed. Radio used to spread propaganda.

2003-Present, Darfur There is a current Genocide occurring in the Darfur region of the Sudan. Sudanese military and Janjaweed vs. rebel groups. USA has labeled it genocide, UN does not agree. 400,000 killed from ethnic violence.

What is terrorism? This is an act of extremism to attempt to scare the public into submission. Car bombings, suicide bombers, and general terrorism is meant to publicize an extremist view. Remember, this is extremism, not the mainstream religious or ethnic groups.

Examples that have had a global impact Munich In 1972, 11 Israeli athletes were held hostage by Palestinian Terrorists known as “Black September” Constant issues between Israel and Palestinian countries. – Egypt, Gaza Strip, West Bank.

9/11/01 First major terror attack of the 20 th century. Muslim extremists hijacked airplanes and flew them into the WTC and Pentagon, with a fourth plane crashing in Pennsylvania. Worldwide impact includes the “war on terror” and subsequent invasion of Iraq.

to-911#/trinity-church/ Show: WTC Building 5 Trinity Church 14 Maiden Lane City Hall Park