Terrorism and Its Challenges

Question 3 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which statement describes domestic terrorism?

Answer

It is practiced against a group’s own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.

It is practiced outside a group’s own country by some as a way to bring about political or social change.

It is practiced by government officials against violent groups located within their own country.

It is practiced by strong nations who seek to expand influence outside their own country.

Explanation

Domestic terrorism occurs within a group’s own country and is used to draw attention to problems or advance political or social goals. Choice A describes this. Choice B refers to terrorism carried out outside the group’s own country, which is not domestic terrorism.

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