Terrorism in the United States

In general, terrorists use violence, to create a climate of fear in all the population, or in a small group. They do this because they have political or religious motives. In the United States, the following forms are known:

• Anti-abortion violence: People who oppose abortion want to get stricter laws that outlaw or limit abortion.
• Antisemitism: Violence against Jews and Jewish institutions
• Islamic extremism
• Environmental terrorism
• Attacks on the US government, either by left-wing or right wing groups.
• White nationalism, white supremacy, and attacks on other ethnic groups