Understanding Hate Crimes

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Which conspiracy theory led to a shooting at a Washington, D.C. pizzeria?

Chemical weather modification

QAnon (correct)

Psychological manipulation

Human population control

What is the impact of conspiracy theories supported by right-wing extremist groups in the patriot movement?

They result in psychological manipulation

They cause terroristic behavior (correct)

They promote human population control

They lead to harmless lies

Which event involved QAnon believers and the patriot movement attacking the U.S. Capitol Building?

Human population control

Pizzagate (correct)

Chemical weather modification

Psychological manipulation

Which two distinct ways does the FBI define terrorism?

International and domestic Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread across the definitions of terrorism?

Violence and motive Signup and view all the answers

According to sociologist Mark Blumberg, what are some characteristics of left-wing extremists?

Urban backgrounds and highly educated Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of right-wing terrorists?

Resistance to progress regarding race/ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

According to the State Department's definition, which of the following is a key characteristic of terrorism?

The event is politically motivated Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of September 11, 2001, for many Americans?

It was the first time they experienced a terrorist attack Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an event to be considered terrorism according to the State Department's definition?

The victims are people engaged in fighting a war Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law enforcement agencies were involved in the siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas?

FBI and ATF Signup and view all the answers

How many Branch Davidians, including children, were killed in the fire that engulfed the compound in Waco?

76 Signup and view all the answers

Who were the domestic terrorists responsible for the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City?

Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols Signup and view all the answers

What did the Department of Homeland Security warn about in their 2009 report?

Disgruntled military veterans at risk of recruitment and radicalization by right-wing extremists Signup and view all the answers

Which group started in Tennessee in 1865 and consisted of former Confederate soldiers who fought for the cause they believed in?

The KKK Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the KKK's hate campaign in the 1920s?

Fighting immigration Signup and view all the answers

Which belief led to the KKK's inclusion of Jews in the 1920s?

Fear of immigration Signup and view all the answers

What term encompasses right-wing extremist groups, nationalist movements, militias, sovereign citizens, and tax protesters?

The patriot movement Signup and view all the answers