Terrorism in the United States

Domestic terrorism has existed in the United States in varying degrees since the creation of our nation. From the acts of a few Americans during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 to the actions of eco-terrorists today, pockets of the American public have been terrorized physically, mentally, and economically throughout history. The events of 9/11 opened the eyes of many Americans and showed the public that terrorism can strike at home. However, this event was considered an act of international terrorism and many Americans fail to recognize or even know that homegrown terrorists live among us. They perceive terrorists as the turban wearing guys in the Middle East who hate Americans and not as someone who grew up among them. What they do not realize is that more terrorist actions against Americans have been carried out by domestic terrorists than by international terrorists.