Explain why Maoist terrorism is a form of revolutionary terrorism

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• In practice, Maoist groups tend to be more violent than other revolutionary groups.
• Critical scholars debate the differences among various Marxist schools of thought, yet in terrorism Maoist groups exhibit three striking differences from most other revolutionary terrorists.
• First, they practice ruthless domination in the areas they control, and they rule by terrorism.
• Second, Maoist groups have a reputation for maintaining internal discipline.
• They purge and control their own members.
• Finally and most importantly, Maoist groups follow the revolutionary philosophy of Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.
• Maoist groups are based in rural peasant movements.

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