Knocking Down Statues Is About Way More Than The American Confederacy

The video discusses the removal of statues linked to white supremacy and treason in the US, highlighting efforts to dismantle Confederate monuments. It explores the societal impact of these symbols and the shift in public opinion towards their removal. The movement extends globally, with international efforts to address historical injustices and reconsider the commemoration of controversial figures.

What is one of the main reasons for the removal of statues like those of Christopher Columbus and Confederate leaders?

• To preserve historical accuracy

• To address their association with a white supremacist past

• To increase tourism

• To glorify historical figures

What was one of the purposes of erecting Confederate monuments in the mid-20th century?

• To promote economic growth

• To honor all war veterans

• To glorify the defenders of slavery

• To celebrate technological advancements

How has public opinion shifted regarding Confederate monuments, particularly among African Americans?

• No change in opinion

• A shift towards building more monuments

• A shift towards removal or uncertainty

• Increased support for keeping them

What is a key aspect of the global movement regarding historical monuments?

• To focus solely on local history

• To build more statues of historical figures

• To ensure public spaces reflect diversity

• To ignore historical injustices

Which historical figure's statue is being reconsidered due to actions in the American Indian Wars?

• Robert E. Lee

• King Leopold

• George Custer

• Paul Kruger