8 States Keep Confederate Statues On Display In U.S. Capitol

The video discusses the presence of Confederate statues in the US Capitol, highlighting that 11 such sculptures remain, protected from public removal efforts. These statues, donated by their respective states, require state governor approval for removal. While some states like Arkansas and Virginia have initiated the process to replace them, others remain hesitant. The video also covers the political debate surrounding the statues, with figures like Nancy Pelosi advocating for legislative changes to facilitate their removal, while others, like Senator Roy Blunt, emphasize state autonomy. The discussion reflects on the historical context and the evolving perspectives on these statues.

What is the main reason Confederate statues remain in the US Capitol?

• They are protected by federal law.

• They are part of a national heritage site.

• States are hesitant to remove them.

• The public supports their presence.

What historical agreement allows states to display statues in the US Capitol?

• The 1864 State Agreement

• The Capitol Display Act

• The National Heritage Agreement

• The 1864 State Statues Act

Which states have initiated the process of replacing their Confederate statues?

• Alabama and Mississippi

• Arkansas and Virginia

• Georgia and Alabama

• Mississippi and Georgia

What change does Nancy Pelosi support regarding Confederate statues?

• Keeping them in the Capitol

• Sending them to the Smithsonian

• Allowing Congress to return them to states

• Preserving them as historical artifacts

Who believes states should decide on the removal of Confederate statues?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Roy Blunt

• Rosa Parks

• Jefferson Davis