How has religion served as a motivator for domestic terror organizations?

How has religion served as a motivator for domestic terror organizations?

CJUS650-1404A-01 Terrorism and Homeland Security Management Task Name: Phase 2 Individual Project Deliverable Length: 1,000–1,500 words Details: Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The 1960s and 1970s were a time of social upheaval and change in the United States. Dozens of organizations were formed to counter federal policies on such topics as race equality, women’s rights, and the Vietnam conflict. Although most counter-culture or protest groups of the ‘60s and ‘70s demonstrated peacefully, several engaged in extremist tactics in an attempt to achieve their goals.

In modern times, religion and environmental issues have also motivated several groups to undertake terrorist activities in the United States. What are the 2 most prominent groups that have done so? What are their stated grievances and goals, and what tactics have they employed? How do the groups differ and how are they similar?

Assignment Guidelines •Address the following in 1,000–1,500 words: ◦Identify several groups that emerged in the counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s. ◾What were the stated grievances of each group? Explain in detail. ◾What were their goals and tactics? Be specific and explain in detail.

◦Identify 3 different groups that emerged during the 1960s and 1970s that resorted to violence to achieve their goals. ◾What were their stated grievances and goals? Explain in detail. ◾What extremist (terrorist) tactics did they employ? Explain.

◦How has religion served as a motivator for domestic terror organizations? Explain. ◾What domestic terrorist organizations have founded their motivation solely on religious beliefs, and what were/are their grievances and goals? Explain in detail.

◦What are the 2 most prominent groups that have resorted to terrorist activities because of environmental issues? Explain. ◾What are their stated grievances and goals, and what tactics have they employed?

◦How do all of the groups selected for this assignment differ, and how are they similar? Explain in detail.

•Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

ASSIGNMENT IS DUE MONDAY 10/20/14 BY 12AM CENTRAL TIME & MAKE SURE EVERY QUESTION IS ANSWER