Terrorism Definitions Over Time: Assignment with Rationale

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This assignment explores how the meaning of terrorism has changed over time. It identifies a time period where the definition of terrorism differed from today’s understanding and provides a rationale to support this view. It also compares two time periods or major events where the perceived meanings of terrorism were closely related.

What's inside

  • Origins of terrorism in Western society
  • Historical definitions of terrorism
  • Comparison of terrorism definitions over time
  • Rationale for changes in terrorism definitions
  • Modern influences on terrorism definitions

Who it is for: Students studying the history and political science of terrorism. (Undergraduate)

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Summary

Terrorism's meaning has changed over time. The document helps compare how people have defined it in different times and places.

Origins Of Terrorism

The historical context of terrorism in Western society is examined. The French Revolution's terror is explained as the early meaning of terrorism.

Comparing Definitions Over Time

Two time periods with related meanings of terrorism are identified. A rationale must be provided for the choices made.

Modern Terrorism

The way terrorism is defined now is discussed. Nuclear weapons are mentioned as a reason for the change in definition.

Language Of Terrorism

How the language of terror operates is described. Terrorism is described as a way to silence debate.

Key terms

Committee of General Security
A committee that was part of the French Revolution's terror.
Committee of Public Safety
A committee that was part of the French Revolution's terror.
Revolutionary tribunal
A tribunal that was part of the French Revolution's terror.
Language of terror
A way of speaking that silences debate.
Nuclear weapons
These weapons are said to have changed how terrorism is defined.
Performative language
A way of speaking that performs an action, like silencing debate.

Questions this document helps with

  • How has the meaning of terrorism changed over time?
  • What was terrorism's original meaning?
  • How do language and terrorism connect?

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