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? asked in Entertainment & MusicPolls & Surveys · 9 years ago

When were the words Terrorist and terrorism first used?

Im asking this question because alot of people think the US made up these words after 9/11 which is incorrect.

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  • ?
    9 years ago
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    It was first used in france !

    "Terrorism" comes from the french word Terrorisme.

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism
  • Haehaehae
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    in 2011

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Since the dark ages when all countries were victims of barbaric attacks.

  • Beast Mode
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    The Americans created it to scare the people

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    since about the 1700 many say it dates back even father

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