Outline of terrorism in the United States

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the past and present terrorism in the United States:

Although terrorism has taken on several different definitions, it is most commonly defined as the use of violence to achieve political means.[1]

Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the United States

Domestic violent extremist organizations

The following are political extremist groups that have used violence:

Inactive domestic violent extremist organizations

The following are violent extremist organizations that have been responsible for terrorist attacks on United States soil. These organizations are no longer active.

Domestic terrorist attacks

The following is a list of terrorist attacks that have happened throughout United States history, which were committed by United States citizens.

Foreign terrorist attacks

The following are terrorist attacks that have occurred throughout United States history, which have been committed by foreign organizations and individuals.

Politically violent individuals

The following are individuals that have posed threats to United States security in the past, or have been involved in terrorist attacks.

Worldviews within terrorism

The following are common worldviews that have motivated political activists to utilize violence.

Methods used in terrorism

The following is a list of techniques that have been utilized by politically violent individuals in terrorist attacks.

United States counter-terrorism organizations

The following is a list of federal organizations in the United States that combat terrorism according to The U.S. Department of State's website.[2]

US Department of State

Department of Defense

Department of the Treasury

Department of Justice

Department of Homeland Security

Other agencies

The following are other United States counter-terrorism agencies according to various sources.

See also

References

  1. Terrorism. Retrieved November 30, 2011 from Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/terrorism
  2. U.S. Counterterrorism Team. Retrieved December 1, 2011 from U.S. Department of State: http://www.state.gov/s/ct/team/index.htm
  3. National Counterterrorism Center. Retrieved December 4, 2011 from: National Counterterrorism Center: http://www.nctc.gov
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