America and Terrorism

  Oklahoma City Bombing

9/11 Bombing of the World Trade Centers
Boston Marathon Bombings

• Explain if you think that global terrorism can be stopped.
• Analyze the responsibility of the United States today to be the world's "policeman."
• Assess if peace and stability in the Middle East are vital to U.S. economy and national security.
• If the United States withdrew its troops from the Middle East tomorrow, would the terrorist threat end. Why or why not?
• Assess if the use of military force is the only way to prevent terrorism. Are there other possible alternatives? Which strategy is best and why