Module 13: Overview

Learning Objectives                                                   

• Identify what most definitions of terrorism have in common
• Understand the motivations for terrorist attacks
• List the groups commonly identified as Islamic terrorist organizations
• Recognize the domestic terrorist groups that exist in the United States
• Name the federal office that was established as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States
• Identify the two lead agencies in combating terrorism and how they are involved
• Explain how the USA PATRIOT Act enhances counter terrorism efforts by the United States
• Descibe two major concerns related to the war on terrorism

  Assignments 

• Read Chapter 20 in the textbook
• Read Module 13 Lecture
• In MindTap
• You Decide Part I - Choose Your Path
• You Decide Part II - Justify Your Choices