Lesson 27:

  Understanding Terrorism

Throughout human history, there have been many threats to the security of nations. These threats have brought about large-scale losses of life, the destruction of property, widespread illness and injury, the displacement of large numbers of people, and devastating economic loss. Recent technological advances and ongoing political unrest are components of the increased risk to national security.

In this lesson, you will examine:

• the concept of terrorism
• the causes of terrorism
• the history of terrorism
  
• some ways that can be used to overcome the threat of terrorism
  

Key Terms for this lesson:

• terrorism
• terrorist
• extremists
• psychological warfare
• terror cells
• propaganda