Virginia Politician Works To Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

The video explores Virginia's rich historical background, focusing on the controversy surrounding Confederate symbols, particularly Jefferson Davis Highway. It highlights the efforts of Virginia State Delegate Joshua Cole to rename the highway, the historical context provided by historian Tammy Ingram, and the public's divided opinion on Confederate symbols. The video also discusses former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's efforts to educate the public on the true history of the Confederacy and his project to bridge racial divides. The narrative emphasizes the importance of understanding history accurately and the challenges of changing public perceptions.

What was the role of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in shaping the perception of the Confederacy?

• They were a group that opposed the Confederacy.

• They were a political party in the late 1800s.

• They were responsible for building Confederate monuments.

• They were architects of the Lost Cause ideology.

What is one reason some business owners oppose the renaming of Jefferson Davis Highway?

• They fear losing customers.

• They support the Confederacy.

• They want to avoid the hassle of address changes.

• They believe it will increase taxes.

According to a poll, what percentage of Americans support removing Confederate monuments?

• 45%

• 40%

• 47%

• 50%

What did Mitch Landrieu discover about the origins of Confederate symbols?

• They were meant to promote unity.

• They were built by the federal government.

• They were part of a propaganda campaign.

• They were created to honor war heroes.

What is the goal of Mitch Landrieu's E Pluribus Unum project?

• To explain racial divides and find solutions.

• To promote Southern culture.

• To build new monuments.

• To preserve Confederate symbols.