The original use of the term terrorism - in the 18th century - was to describe the violent actions of a

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The original use of the term terrorism was to describe the violent actions of a state, specifically during the French Revolution where it was used to describe the actions of the revolutionary government's Reign of Terror. It was not until the 20th century that the term was more commonly associated with non-state groups, such as separatist organizations or extremist political groups.

The Original Use of the Term Terrorism - in the 18th