Charlottesville Robert E. Lee Statue to be Melted and Turned Into Art

The video discusses the transformation of a Confederate statue in Charlottesville, VA, into public art. The statue, a focal point of a 2017 rally by white nationalists, was removed and given to an African American History Museum. The museum plans to melt it down and create a new piece of art with community input, aiming to replace a symbol of division with one of unity and shared values.

What event in Charlottesville involved white nationalists and Neo Nazis?

• A sports event

• A music festival

• A rally

• A political debate

What was the Charlottesville City Council's decision regarding the statue?

• To keep it in its original place

• To sell it to a private collector

• To relocate it to another city

• To donate it to a museum

Which museum received the statue of General Lee?

• An African American History Museum

• A Natural History Museum

• A Science Museum

• An Art Museum

What is the goal of the new art piece to be created from the statue?

• To preserve historical accuracy

• To increase tourism

• To replicate the original statue

• To reflect the community's social values

Who will the artists collaborate with to create the new art piece?

• University students

• International artists

• Charlottesville residents

• Local government officials