Understanding Hate Crimes

Which terrorist group is mentioned as a classic example of a right-wing extremist group in the text?

Ku Klux Klan

What was the main reason for the KKK's opposition towards African-Americans?

Desire for segregation

What event in the 1960s led to the third rise of the KKK?

Civil Rights Movement

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

Patriot movement Signup and view all the answers

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

FBI and ATF Signup and view all the answers

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

76 Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City?

Both Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols Signup and view all the answers

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

The risk of recruitment and radicalization of military veterans Signup and view all the answers

Which group is responsible for supporting conspiracy theories in the patriot movement?

Right-wing extremist groups Signup and view all the answers

What conspiracy theory led to a man shooting a rifle inside a pizzeria?

Pizzagate Signup and view all the answers

Which event involved an attack on the U.S. Capitol Building?

January 6th, 2021 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 planned in advance Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the perception of terrorism in the United States?

It was the first time many Americans experienced a large-scale terrorist attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between terrorism and other tragic events, according to the State Department's definition?

Terrorism involves attacks on noncombatant targets Signup and view all the answers

According to the FBI, how does it define international terrorism?

Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups who are inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations Signup and view all the answers

According to the FBI, how does it define domestic terrorism?

Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread across the definitions of terrorism provided by the FBI?

The use of violence and motive Signup and view all the answers

What did sociologist Mark Blumberg argue about left-wing and right-wing extremist groups?

Leftists usually have urban backgrounds, are highly educated, and include blacks. Extreme right-wing groups consist entirely of white Christians and are often blue-collar and poorly educated. Signup and view all the answers