Explain why chosen attack classifies as a terrorist attack

Question

Address the elements listed below that are specific the following attack:

2009 attack on U. S. Army Post, Ft. Hood

The essay should include the following elements:

1. Briefly describe the attack (where, when, what was used to conduct the attack, casualties, injuries, structural damage, etc.)
2. Explain why your chosen attack classifies as a terrorist attack
3. Identify the group responsible for this attack and explain their motives behind the attack, detailing what the group hoped to achieve
4. Explain the United States' response to this attack (If there was no response provide suggestions for appropriate responses)
5. APA (6th ed.) style title page and reference page
6. Minimum of five pages (exclusive of APA title and reference page)

The paper must be five pages in length and formatted according to APA (6th edition) style. You must use at least three scholarly resources to support your claims and sub claims. Cite your resource(s) in text and on the reference page.