Guess Who They chained themselves to railings They poured harsh chemicals into mail boxes They broke windows They committed arson attacks at night on unoccupied buildings Suffragettes

The Suffragettes Suffragettes would have been considered terrorists at the time as they used violence to achieve their aims, but not in the same way as people view terrorists today. The key difference is that today’s terrorists acts are carried out by people who do have a vote and are in the democratic process but choose to use violence whereas the suffragettes did not have the vote and were outside of the democratic process.

Guess Who They are responsible for 1,200 fire bombings, acts of vandalism and physical attacks 9 explosives were planted on a fleet of refrigerated meat lorries They have committed arson and other attacks on shops, bookmakers, factories, dairies, farms and laboratories. The Animal Liberation Front

The Animal Liberation Front say they are a non-violent organisation, however, groups that commit acts of destruction have associated themselves with the ALF. They are described by some as a terrorists group, but they argue they are not terrorists because they have never harmed a human being.

Terrorism Learning Objective: Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective? I can give some of the causes of terrorism I can define the term terrorism I can evaluate whether it can ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective

Terrorism Definition Where groups use violence, or the threat of violence to achieve their aims. They use violence instead of the democratic process (e.g. voting, peaceful protests). The violence kills all kinds of people, including ordinary citizens (including children) to create fear – it is indiscriminate. Keyword - Indiscriminate Random and unselective

Terrorism Learning Objective: Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective? I can give some of the causes of terrorism I can define the term terrorism I can evaluate whether it can ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective

The Last Resort Winston loved his country. It hurt him deeply to see its people oppressed by the Nazi occupiers. But after the German defeat of the British army in the slaughter of Dunkirk, and America’s decision to stay out of the war, it was only a matter of time before Britain became part of the Third Reich. Now the situation looked hopeless. Hitler faced no international opposition and the British resistance was ill equipped and weak. Many, like Winston, had come to the conclusion that there was no way they could defeat the Germans. But by being a constant source of irritation and forcing them to divert precious resources to crushing the uprising, it was hoped that, sooner or later, Hitler would realise that occupying Britain was more trouble than it was worth and withdraw. Winston was far from convinced the plan would work, but it was their last resort. The major problem, however, was that it was so difficult to strike in ways which would cause the regime serious problems. That is why they had reluctantly agreed that the only effective and reliable method was for resistance fighters to turn themselves into human bombs, so that their own sacrifices caused the maximum disruption and terror. They were all prepared to die for Britain. They just wanted to make sure their deaths made a difference.

Causes of Terrorism What causes terrorism? People feeling like they are not being treated fairly and want justice. Unemployment and money problems. Religious extremism – misinterpretation of religious texts It is the only way they feel they can get their voice heard.

Terrorism Learning Objective: Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective? I can give some of the causes of terrorism I can define the term terrorism I can evaluate whether it can ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective

An example of terrorism – an attack that changed the world On September 11 th 2001, two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre building. Al Qaeda claimed responsibility. Al-Qaeda is a fundamentalist Islamist organisation. Its supporters say they want to get rid of Western - especially American - influence in Muslim countries, and set up an extreme form of Islamic rule across the world.

An example of terrorism – an attack that changed the world As a class we are going to read an extract on the September 11 th attack. Then as a group, you will be discussing the questions in thought bubbles.

Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective? Imagine you are at the scene of the 9/11 attack. A reporter comes up to you and asks: ‘Can is ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective?’ What would you say?

Terrorism Learning Objective: Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective? I can give some of the causes of terrorism I can define the term terrorism I can evaluate whether it can ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political objective