Unit 04 Civil War & Reconstruction (Honors - Written Extended Response)

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December of 2020 a statue of Lincoln was taken down in the city of Boston due to protests. The statue depicted Lincoln holding his hand over a kneeling Black man — a figure modeled on Archer Alexander, the last man captured under the Fugitive Slave Act. The city of Boston released a statement saying "The decision for removal acknowledged the statue's role in perpetuating harmful prejudices and obscuring the role of Black Americans in shaping the nation's freedoms," Based on what you know of Lincoln's actions and those of African Americans. (1) State whether you agree or disagree with this action. (2) Then using accurate historical details support you position. (3) Close by discussing what counter arguments could be made to your position.

What should be done with Confederate monuments?

Do you think today's written response was fair?

• Yes
• No
• Somewhat

Was there any question or questions which were confusing, unfair, or had a grammatical mistake?