Extra Credit 100 points....Due Monday; notes and short paragraph answers

1. Read; take notes; http://www.crf-usa.org/america-responds-to-terrorism/the-rise-of-islamist-terrorist-groups.html
2. What are “Islamic fundamentalism” and “Islamism”?
3. In 1929, British historian Arnold Toynbee wrote, “If you looked in the right places, you could doubtless find some old fashioned Islamic Fundamentalists still lingering on. You would also find that their influence was negligible.” Why do you think that was true then and no longer true today?
4. What do you think accounts for the rise of Islamist terrorist groups?
5. What effect do you think Bin Laden’s death will have on Al Qaeda and Islamist terrorism?
6. Some Americans have said that the killing of Osama bin Laden strengthens the case for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Do you agree? Why or why not?
7. Obama decided not to release the 'death' photo of Osama bin laden. Why did her make this decision? Do you agree? Explain.
8. Al Queda plans to strike again on 9-11/2011...the 10th anniversary of 9-11. Do you think this will happen? Where? What should be done to prevent this?
   
9. Obama laid a wreath in NYC at the site of 9-11. He also met with families and firemen, etc. Some critics think this is just to get re-elected. What do you think? Was this is right thing to do....??? Explain.