What was the purpose of the Lee Jackson Day holiday in Virginia?
Virginia Replaces Holiday Commemorating Confederate Generals

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To recognize the contributions of African American leaders
To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence
To honor Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson
To celebrate the end of the Civil War
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Which holiday will replace Lee Jackson Day in Virginia?
Labor Day
Election Day
Independence Day
Veterans Day
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When is Election Day observed in the United States?
The second Wednesday of November
The first Tuesday of November
The last Friday of October
The first Monday of November
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What was one of the controversies surrounding Confederate history in Virginia?
The renaming of state capitals
The closure of Confederate museums
The banning of Confederate flags
The removal of Confederate statues
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What did Virginia delegate Joe Lindsey say about making Election Day a holiday?
It is unnecessary and redundant
It serves a more honorable purpose than celebrating Confederate history
It serves a less honorable purpose than Lee Jackson Day
It is a step backward for Virginia
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