Documentary questions
1. Summarize the terrorist ideologies for each decade from the 1970’s through the 2010’s
2. In the Outside Magazine article “Firestarter,” McKenzie Funk interviewed Chelsea Gerlach after her arrest and conviction. Summarize the case and be sure to address the following questions: What is ELF? What crime(s) did she commit? What happened to Gerlach and her compatriots? Be sure that it’s obvious you read the entire article
3.In the Green Scare Article, Alleen Brown, the author, explains how Eco Terrorism became the #1 Domestic Terrorist threat, despite never having killed anyone. How did that happen? There are several key explanations outlined in the article. Be sure to provide specific examples.
4. What conclusions does Bergen make about the Jihadists in America today (VOX article)? (Note: Bergen is an internationally renowned expert on terrorism).
5. What was in Bob Lokey’s truck when he attended the White Rose Banquet?
6. What is the Nuremburg Files website?
7. What struck you most about the Army of God? Do you believe they are similar to Radical Islamic Terrorists? Why or why not? Make sure to provide enough details so I know you watched all 6 segments.
8. The Army of God documentary was filmed in 2000. The article, Anti-Abortion Violence in America: The Stealth Terrorism, covers anti-abortion violence for the next 15 years. Who have been the anti-abortion terrorists since 2000? What types of actions have they taken? Be sure to provide plenty of details so I know you read the entire article.
9. The demonstration in Charlottesville brought together a collection of white supremacists, KKK members and the ALT-Right. After watching this video, what three things struck you most about these domestic right wing terrorists? Again, provide enough details and examples so that I know you watched the entire documentary.
10. What are some of the conspiracy theories believed by members of the Patriot and militia movements? How do you think they could be dissuaded from these beliefs?
11. What is QAnon and what are some of the conspiracy theories it claims are true?
12. Watch the video (that is posted on Bb), where Richard Spencer, the ALT-Right Founder is interviewed by Charles Barkley. What is Richard Spencer’s vision for America? How does he justify/explain it? Be sure to include enough details so I know you watched it
13. What is an Incel? How do they get radicalized? Provide some examples of Incel attacks. Do you believe they are terrorists? Be sure to make it obvious you read the “Incels Are Radicalized and Dangerous. But Are They Terrorists?” article
14. What is ANTIFA? Do you believe they should be designated a terrorist organization? Why or why not? (NOTE: I provided you with one RAND research blog entry giving an opinion. You may find others that agree or disagree. Do some of your own research and come up with your own opinion.)
