Virginia Replaces Holiday Commemorating Confederate Generals

Virginia Replaces Holiday Commemorating Confederate Generals

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The Virginia House of Delegates has decided to replace Lee Jackson Day, a holiday honoring Confederate generals, with Election Day. This change reflects ongoing debates about Confederate history and its association with racism. The decision comes amid controversies over Confederate statues, which are legally protected as war memorials. Political figures like Governor Ralph Northam and Delegate Joe Lindsey support the change, viewing it as a step towards a more inclusive future.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the purpose of the Lee Jackson Day holiday in Virginia?

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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