Destroying Statues - John Talks

The video discusses the complex history of colonialism in Canada and its impact on indigenous people, highlighting the recent backlash against colonial symbols. It explores the debate over toppling statues, comparing cases in Canada, Ireland, and the US, and examines the complexity of historical figures. The video also looks at Germany's approach to dealing with Nazi symbols and emphasizes the importance of listening to indigenous voices in Canada.

What event led to a backlash against the Catholic Church in Canada?

• Introduction of new educational policies

• Discovery of mass graves at residential schools

• Economic recession

• Political scandal

What is the main argument for toppling statues according to the video?

• They are aesthetically unpleasing

• They symbolize oppressive histories

• They are expensive to maintain

• They are outdated

What historical event is associated with Nelson's Pillar in Dublin?

• The Battle of the Boyne

• The Easter Rising

• The Great Famine

• The Irish Civil War

Why were many Confederate statues erected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To celebrate cultural heritage

• To promote tourism

• To commemorate the end of slavery

• To assert white supremacy

What is a suggested alternative to destroying Confederate statues?

• Relocating them to museums

• Melting them down

• Selling them to private collectors

• Covering them with tarps

How has Germany dealt with Nazi symbols?

• By celebrating them in festivals

• By ignoring them

• By making them illegal

• By preserving them in public spaces

What is the significance of Mary Simon's appointment in Canada?

• First indigenous Supreme Court judge

• First female Prime Minister

• First female Governor General

• First indigenous person as Governor General

What is the main theme of the video regarding statues?

• They should all be preserved

• They are irrelevant to history

• They are powerful symbols

• They should be replaced with modern art

What does the video suggest about the role of protest?

• It should be avoided

• It is unnecessary

• It can lead to positive change

• It is ineffective

What is the video’s stance on the complexity of historical figures?

• They are perfect and infallible

• They are irrelevant to modern society

• They are complex and fallible

• They are simple and straightforward