Terrorism Flashcards
What was the 9/11 attack
2977 people dead 2001, New York
World Trade Centre by group Al Qaeda
planned by Osama Bin Laden
Millions of dollars of construction to be done
What was the aftermath of 9/11?
Upgrade in airport security
People were troubled and in fear of another attack
Airport luggage sharp objects banned. Suitcases and bags x rayed.
Massive investment
What was the Terorism Act
Created 2006 to combat terrorists
Sparked by london bombings 2005
Caused controversy around nation
Would look for more evidence 14-18 days suspected terorist one a cell.
How did Islamiphobia develop
Racial tension in society
Stockwell tube attack
Jean Charles de menezes gunned to death on train by police for carrying a backpack even though obeyed all police orders
Assaults happened in streets also
How did war contribute to be an aftermath of terorrism
George bush declared war on Afghanistan
Caused lives being at stake
Us searching for bin laden as well as weapons of mass destruction
Heavy criticism on America cuz of this
Who were Madiad Amddifyn Cymru
A welsh nationalist group operating around 1960s and 70s
Main goal was opposing English rule.
What was the investiture bombings?
1969 MAC found to be responsible for attempted bomb plot on the ceremony of Prince Charles. Merely a ploy to disrupt the ceremony no harm intended but ples was rejected
Why was there a growth in terrorist activities?
Believe can get what they want through acts of violence
Media attention
New technology - vulnerable
Growth in religious fundamentalism
Strong beliefs - to extent of becoming fanatical
Who was Stephen Lawrence
Died in 1993 killed in south london in a racist attack
When was the investiture bombings
1969 by MAC (welsh nationalist group)
