no
She tried to justify her actions by explaining the reasoning behind her decision.
The Domino Theory was the driving force behind the Kennedy administrations actions in Vietnam.
Kennedy supported a coup in South Vietnam.
the Underground Railroad.
The theory that the ends justify the means?
A terrorist apologist is someone who makes excuses for terrorists and/or tries to justify their actions.
so if you get it wrong you can back-track and see where you went wrong.
They did not need to justify it, in their minds. They believed that there were witches harming children in Salem and that was a reason to go on a witch hunt. And if they ever had to justify their actions to a modern person, I suppose that's what they'd say.
Yes
justify the actions of people seeking to overthrow British colonial rule
He tried to continue Kennedy's policies (apex)