During the 1970s, the Weathermen sought to overthrow the the U. S. government and establish a Communist state. They used riots, bombings, and jailbreaks to draw attention to their cause. What form of terrorism does this description represent?

A. State-sponsored

B. Right-wing

C. Nationalist

D. Left-wing

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Jamarcus Palmer

18 February, 09:17

During the 1970s, the Weathermen sought to overthrow the the U. S. government and establish a Communist state. They used riots, bombings, and jailbreaks to draw attention to their cause. What form of terrorism does this description represent?

A. State-sponsored

B. Right-wing

C. Nationalist

D. Left-wing

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Adrianna Valenzuela · Answer 1

The answer is letter D, they are deemed left wing or Marxist-Leninist terrorism or revolutionary terrorism because the group wants to bring about change through a violent revolution rather than through establishing political processes and peace talks. The kind of terrorism often attacks government and civilians are also included in their targets.

During the 1970s, the Weathermen sought to overthrow the the U. S. government and establish a Communist state. They used riots, bombings, and jailbreaks to draw attention to their cause. What form of terrorism does this description represent?A. State-sponsoredB. Right-wingC. NationalistD. Left-wing