Example of domestic terrorism in the United States

According to the FBI, between 1980 and 2000, 250 of the 335 incidents confirmed as or suspected to be terrorist acts in
the United States were carried out by American citizens. In this project, you will choose one example of domestic
terrorism in the United States, and describe the motivation behind the incident. You are encouraged to use your textbook,
the Internet, and/or the CSU Online Library to conduct your research.
For example, you may choose to write about the Oklahoma City bombing. In this case, describe the incident and what
motivated Timothy McVeigh to carry out this horrific act of violence.
Your project should include:
• An introduction to the terrorist, including a brief summary of his/her background
• How he/she came to be involved with the terrorist organization
• What statement he/she wished to make with the act
• How the act was carried out
• The effects of the terrorist act
• Capture/punishment of the offender
Your project should be at least 2 pages in length and written in APA format

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