Police Thwart Attempt To Pull Down Andrew Jackson Statue In D.C.

Protesters attempted to topple a statue of Andrew Jackson near the White House, but police intervened, using pepper spray and batons. Some protesters clashed with police, leading to arrests. President Trump condemned the vandalism, and Interior Secretary Bernhardt emphasized law and order. The protest is part of a broader movement against racial inequality, targeting statues of historical figures associated with racism. Andrew Jackson, a slaveholder and US Army general, signed the Indian Removal Act, which led to the forced relocation and deaths of thousands of Native Americans.

What did the protesters do to the Andrew Jackson statue?

• They climbed it and tied ropes around it.

• They painted it completely black.

• They successfully toppled it.

• They removed it from the park.

How did the police respond to the protesters' actions?

• They ignored the situation.

• They used pepper spray and batons.

• They called for backup but did not intervene.

• They negotiated with the protesters.

What was President Trump's reaction to the incident?

• He praised the protesters.

• He visited the site to support the protesters.

• He remained silent.

• He condemned the vandalism.

What historical act is Andrew Jackson associated with?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Homestead Act

• The Civil Rights Act

What is the broader context of the protests against statues like Andrew Jackson's?

• A call for more public art installations.

• A protest against racial inequality and figures associated with racism.

• A campaign to promote new statues.

• A movement to preserve historical monuments.