2. The terrorists that bombed Madrid wanted the people to vote for ___________ and not for Aznar because Aznar was for the Iraq war and wouldn't pull the troops out.

3. Many people argue that America should just stand back and let the terrorists take over Western Europe. Why?

4. Europeans have developed a deep nostalgia for the "good old days of ________________."

5. On ___________ terrorists attacked Madrid, Spain's capital.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Hirsi want to do for Muslims?

2. What did Denmark do for its Jews during World War II?

3. Who was Pim Fortuyn? What were his beliefs?

4. Who is Johan Galtung? What are Galtung's beliefs?

5. What happened in Madrid? How did people react to this?

6. How did Germany begin to deal with immigration?

7. What did Europe think of Arafat?

8. Why did the terrorists attack Spain? How did this lead to Europe going back to its peaceful ways?

9. Why did the Netherlands not protect their Jews?

10. How are Muslims a problem in schools?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On July 7, 2005, London was attacked.

Part 1) Describe this attack. Why might it have taken place? What is the reaction to this attack? How does this reaction compare to the reaction to the attack in Madrid?

Part 2) What does this attack reveal about Great Britain? What does it reveal about the rest of Europe?

Part 3) Do you believe attacks like this one will continue? Why or why not? If so, what can be done to stop them?

Essay Topic 2

Ann Lindh was a Swedish ministers for foreign affairs.

Part 1) For what was she the forerunner? What is beneficial about this? What is detrimental? Why?

Part 2) How does Lindh reflect the view of many Europeans? Why does the author see this as a problem?

Part 3) What are your thoughts on this topic? Is this an issue in the U.S.? Why or why not? What other religious and cultural issues exist in the U.S.?