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.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16945901
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
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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/902751.stm
Terrorism
Learning Objective: Can it ever be right to use violence and fear to reach a political
objective?
I can define the
term terrorism
I can give some of the
causes of 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 define the
term terrorism
I can give some of the
causes of 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
People feeling like
they are not being
treated fairly and
want justice.
Unemployment and
money problems.
Religious extremism
– misinterpretation
of religious texts
What
causes
terrorism?
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 define the
term terrorism
I can give some of the
causes of 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 11th 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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQWzdc175A
An example of terrorism – an attack that
changed the world
As a class we are going to read an
extract on the September 11th
attack.
Then as a group, you will be
discussing the questions in thought
bubbles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQWzdc175A
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 define the
term terrorism
I can give some of the
causes of terrorism
I can evaluate whether it
can ever be right to use
violence and fear to reach
a political objective