What event sparked the recent violence in Charlottesville?
The shifting history of Confederate monuments

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A rally supporting a political candidate
A protest by white nationalists over a Confederate statue
A protest against a new government policy
A demonstration for environmental causes
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Who played a significant role in erecting Confederate statues across the South?
The Sons of Confederate Veterans
The Confederate Veterans Association
The Southern Historical Society
The United Daughters of the Confederacy
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What was the primary narrative told by white Southerners about the Civil War?
It was a fight to end slavery
It was a defense of states' rights against federal tyranny
It was a struggle for territorial expansion
It was a battle for economic independence
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How has the narrative of the Confederacy been challenged in recent times?
Through new historical discoveries
Through international pressure
By changes in educational curricula
By increased awareness of the role of slavery
5.
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What is one argument for keeping Confederate monuments?
They can serve as educational tools with proper context
They represent artistic achievements
They are important tourist attractions
They are protected by historical preservation laws
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What is a common argument for removing Confederate monuments?
They are too costly to maintain
They glorify a history of slavery and racism
They are not aesthetically pleasing
They are not relevant to modern society
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What does the debate over Confederate monuments highlight about history?
History is only important to historians
History is irrelevant to current events
History is interpreted differently by each generation
History is static and unchanging
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