Understanding the Legacy of the United States

What is the significance of acknowledging the Indigenous peoples that lived on the land before Columbus arrived?

• All of the above

• To recognize the history beyond what is taught in schools

• To remind ourselves to be more humble

• To honor and thank them for stewarding the land

What is the doctrine of discovery and how has it influenced history?

• A systemically white supremacist doctrine that dehumanizes indigenous peoples

• A legal precedent for land titles based on European discovery

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the speaker's proposal for addressing the nation's history of racism and sexism?

• A conversation on par with the Truth and Reconciliation commissions

• A national dialogue on race, gender, and class

• Both A and B

• None of the above