There is not always an unambiguous definition of a terrorist. To
explore what makes a terrorist and how history views terrorism,
students will research two groups -- South Africa's ANC and
Hamas (the Islamic Resistance Movement) -- to explore the
question "Terrorist, Freedom Fighter, or Something in Between?"
- Divide students into four teams, and have each team choose one
of the following positions. - The ANC was a terrorist group. -
The ANC was not a terrorist group. - Hamas is a terrorist group.
- Hamas is not a terrorist group. - Each group should research
its position using the questions below and be prepared to defend
it. Some resources with which they may begin are listed in the
Resources section. - When was the group established? - What are
the stated goals of the group? - Who is the group's declared
enemy? - Has the group pursued its goals in other, nonmilitant
ways, and with what progress or success? If there were other
avenues for pursuing objectives, why have these groups
gravitated to militant ra