Authorities Arrest Alleged White Supremacist In Synagogue Bombing Plot

Authorities Arrest Alleged White Supremacist In Synagogue Bombing Plot

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Social Studies, Religious Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Richard Holzer, a 27-year-old, was charged with planning to bomb Temple Emanuel synagogue. The FBI uncovered his plot through undercover agents posing as white supremacists. Holzer, who has a history of promoting racially motivated violence on Facebook, referred to Jews as a 'cancer' and expressed his desire to make them feel unwelcome. He faces charges of domestic terrorism and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Richard Holzer charged with in relation to the Temple Emanuel synagogue?

Stealing from a synagogue

Attempting to obstruct religious exercise by force

Assaulting a religious leader

Vandalizing a religious site

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the FBI uncover Holzer's plot against the synagogue?

Through a tip-off from a community member

By intercepting his phone calls

By connecting with him on Facebook as undercover agents

By monitoring his bank transactions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Holzer intend to communicate to the Jewish community in Pueblo?

That they are welcome in the community

That they should leave the community

That they should join his cause

That they should convert to another religion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ideology did Holzer promote through his Facebook accounts?

Environmental activism

White supremacist ideology

Political neutrality

Religious tolerance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum prison sentence Holzer faces if convicted?

10 years

15 years

25 years

20 years