Kentucky To Remove Jefferson Davis Statue From State Capitol

The Kentucky state's historic Properties Advisory Commission voted to relocate the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from the Capitol Rotunda to the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. Governor Andy Beshear praised the decision, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and progress in Kentucky. The move comes amid growing calls for the statue's removal following protests related to the deaths of Brianna Taylor and George Floyd. A similar statue in Virginia was also taken down by protesters.

What was the decision made by the Kentucky state's historic Properties Advisory Commission regarding the Jefferson Davis statue?

• To clean and restore the statue

• To relocate the statue to the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

• To replace the statue with a new one

• To leave the statue in its current location

What did Governor Andy Beshear emphasize in his support for the statue's relocation?

• The need for more statues in the Capitol

• The historical significance of the statue

• The importance of inclusivity and progress for all Kentuckians

• The need for economic development

What is the ultimate goal of the actions supported by Governor Beshear?

• To ensure that the government works for the betterment of every Kentuckian

• To reduce taxes for Kentuckians

• To increase tourism in Kentucky

• To preserve historical monuments

What recent events have intensified calls for the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue?

• A new historical discovery about Jefferson Davis

• Protests following the deaths of Brianna Taylor and George Floyd

• The construction of a new Capitol building

• The election of a new governor

Where was a similar statue of Jefferson Davis recently taken down by protesters?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Kentucky