Terrorism Threats (since 2003)

Question 1

Type of war

Answer 1

-defensive (for the British), religious (depending on perspective)

Question 2

Examples of war

Answer 2

-7th July 2005 bombings - 52 dead, suicide bombers, 3 trains, 1 bus
-15 further attacks since 2005
-Manchester Arena bombing
-Sir David Amess MP murdered
-Used to scare/shock

Question 3

Attitudes and responses

Answer 3

-Not much can be done.
-Fear makes people want someone to blame.
-Jo Cox murdered by right-wing British Nationalist for being pro-immigration (committing terrorism to ‘prevent’ terrorism. - 2016

Question 4

Impact on people

Answer 4

-fear among people
-people killed
-changes British culture and mindsets e.g. more security.

Question 5

Impact on government

Answer 5

-Gov. has to think of ways to solve it - difficult, so brings a helplessness attitude.
-Brings people together in a strange way, as there is a common enemy.
-Gov. aren’t in control, so people are critical of them.