Homeland Security Notes Quiz 1

Terrorism

A concerted national effort by various levels of government and individuals to prevent terrorist attacks, reduce vulnerability, and recover from incidents.

All Hazards

A national effort to prevent and respond to both man-made and natural hazards, including terrorism.

Jurisdictional Hazards

The concept that homeland security varies by jurisdiction, focusing on local efforts to protect citizens.

Meta Hazards

National efforts to mitigate social trends or threats that could disrupt the stability of American life.

National Security

An element of homeland security that protects the U.S. against threats and aggression, working with other national power instruments.

Security Uber Alles

The idea that homeland security can justify government actions that limit civil liberties.

DHS Hazards

The Department of Homeland Security manages various hazards, including oil spills, cyber terrorism, and pandemics.

Early U.S threats

Military conquest, insurrection, natural disasters, and weak governance were key threats during this period.

Federal Government Role (1776-1916)

Limited involvement in crises, with state governors requesting federal assistance during emergencies.

Ex Parte Milligan (1866)

Established limits on military and federal authority in civilian law enforcement.

Shays' Rebellion

An armed uprising in 1786-1787 that highlighted the federal government's limited ability to respond.

Whiskey Rebellion

A 1791 uprising against a whiskey tax that demonstrated an increased federal role in security.

Civil Defense and Two Hot Wars (1917-1945)

Greater federal involvement in responding to threats during and after World War I.

Cold War Civil Defense (1946-1991)

Focused on the threat of Soviet nuclear attacks, leading to increased federal control over security.

Emergency Management (1979-2001)

Established FEMA to address weaknesses in emergency management and response to disasters.

Al Qaeda

Founded in 1988, aimed to counter U.S. influence in the Islamic world and establish Islamic states.

9/11 Hijackers

15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi, meticulously planned the attacks, and trained in the U.S.

Terrorism Definition

A politically motivated attack by non-state actors against civilians to influence a larger group.

Flight 11

The first hijacked plane on 9/11, leading to confusion and slow response from air traffic controllers.

Aftermath of 9/11

Direct and indirect consequences included significant loss of life, economic impacts, and psychological effects on the public.

Council of National Defense 1916

Emphasis on preperation and coordination. Investigaded and made rec. regarding the avaliablity, production, and increase of war supplies and trasportation.