Mumbai Attack, November 26, 2008
● Introduction: Draft the details of the terrorist attack you selected. Be sure to touch on when, where, and how the attack took place, and to describe the
terrorist group responsible.
● Background on the Attack: Draft a discussion of the events that contributed to the attack’s occurrence, including the formation of the terrorist
organization involved. Limit your focus to historical events that occurred from the Cold War to the present.
○ Explain how the history of the geographic region where the terrorist organization originated contributed to the attack. In other words, how did
the region’s history create a volatile atmosphere or lead to tensions that contributed to the situation?
○ Describe the sequence of relevant historical events that set the stage for the terrorist attack. Events to consider might include government
policies or decisions, political elections, military actions, and other terrorist attacks.
○ Describe the evolution of the terrorist organization involved in the attack. Be sure to consider the global historical attacks, policies, or decisions
that led to its creation.
The intent of this assignment is to draft your thoughts and receive feedback from your instructor. Make sure to review this feedback and incorporate it into the
following milestones.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper should be at least 2 pages in Microsoft Word, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins,
and at least two sources cited in APA format
