Virginia Replaces Holiday Commemorating Confederate Generals

The Virginia House of Delegates has decided to replace Lee Jackson Day, a holiday honoring Confederate generals, with Election Day. This change reflects ongoing debates about Confederate history and its association with racism. The decision comes amid controversies over Confederate statues, which are legally protected as war memorials. Political figures like Governor Ralph Northam and Delegate Joe Lindsey support the change, viewing it as a step towards a more inclusive future.

What was the purpose of the Lee Jackson Day holiday in Virginia?

• To recognize the contributions of African American leaders

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To honor Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

Which holiday will replace Lee Jackson Day in Virginia?

• Labor Day

• Election Day

• Independence Day

• Veterans Day

When is Election Day observed in the United States?

• The second Wednesday of November

• The first Tuesday of November

• The last Friday of October

• The first Monday of November

What was one of the controversies surrounding Confederate history in Virginia?

• The renaming of state capitals

• The closure of Confederate museums

• The banning of Confederate flags

• The removal of Confederate statues

What did Virginia delegate Joe Lindsey say about making Election Day a holiday?

• It is unnecessary and redundant

• It serves a more honorable purpose than celebrating Confederate history

• It serves a less honorable purpose than Lee Jackson Day

• It is a step backward for Virginia