Mississippi City To Take Down Statue Of Andrew Jackson

The Jackson City Council voted to remove a statue of Andrew Jackson due to his association with racism and the Indian Removal Act. The statue, erected in 1968, has been a point of contention amid calls for the removal of monuments linked to racial inequality. Andrew Jackson, a former president and slaveholder, signed the Indian Removal Act, leading to the forced relocation of Native Americans. In a related incident, four men were charged with attempting to remove another Jackson statue in Washington, D.C.

What was the decision made by the Jackson City Council regarding the statue of Andrew Jackson?

• To leave the statue as it is

• To build a new statue

• To relocate the statue from City Hall

• To clean and restore the statue

What significant law did Andrew Jackson sign that affected Native Americans?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Homestead Act

Approximately how many Native Americans were relocated due to the Indian Removal Act?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

What charges were brought against the men attempting to remove the statue of Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C.?

• Vandalism

• Trespassing

• Public disturbance

• Destruction of federal property

What is the maximum prison sentence the men could face for attempting to remove the statue in Washington, D.C.?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 5 years