The Oregon Militia Standoff

Kelly Ross

Grammar — Advanced Level
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Complete the sentences below using the given word so that the new sentence has the same meaning as the original sentence
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On January 2, 2016, armed militiamen occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon (USA) and aimed to strip the federal government's proprietorship over the refuge. Ammon Bundy, a strict Mormon, believed he was sent by God to lead the militia group. Records showed that Ammon Bundy began planning the takeover of the refuge in October 2015.

The occupation of the refuge became worrisome to law enforcement once members of the militia group threatened to use armed conflict against police. On January 26th, Ammon Bundy, his brother, and three other militiamen were stopped 50 miles north of the occupation on highway 395 by police officers. There was a shootout and one militiaman was killed.

This case has forced the US to redefine the word 'terrorist'. Oregon law enforcement referred to the group as "criminals engaged in trespassing" whereas many saw the militiamen as homegrown terrorists.
  1. Armed militiamen occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Oregon

    took (2 words)

    Armed militiamen the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Oregon
  2. Law enforcement waited a few weeks before attacking

    held (2 words)

    Law enforcement a few weeks before attacking
  3. Bundy believed he was ordered by God to lead the group

    preside (2 words)

    Bundy believed he was ordered by God to the group
  4. The standoff finished when the group leader and 3 others were arrested

    end (4 words)

    The standoff when the group leader and 3 others were arrested
  5. Ammon Bundy began planning the takeover months earlier

    foundation (3 words)

    Ammon Bundy began for the takeover months earlier
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  1. Do you believe these men should be considered terrorists? Why or why not?
  2. Do you know any other groups that organized to fight against their own government? Who were they and why did they start the conflict?
  3. Do you think normal citizens should be allowed to own guns? Why or why not?
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