Protesters Shift Focus To Removing Racist And Confederate Monuments

Protests have erupted globally, focusing on the removal of statues and symbols of racist figures. In the US, Confederate monuments have been targeted, with significant actions in Birmingham and Richmond. Internationally, similar actions have occurred, such as the removal of Edward Colston's statue in the UK. The US Marine Corps has banned the Confederate flag from its bases, emphasizing the need to eliminate division, especially in light of George Floyd's death.

What was the initial focus of the protests mentioned in the video?

• Healthcare reform

• Climate change

• Removal of statues and symbols of racist figures

• Economic inequality

Which Confederate figure's statue was toppled by protesters in Richmond, VA?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• Charles Linn

• William Carter Wickham

What action did Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announce regarding a Confederate monument?

• To remove it

• To renovate it

• To relocate it

• To preserve it

In which country did protesters remove a statue of slave trader Edward Colston?

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• United States

What did the US Marine Corps ban in its bases and offices?

• Confederate battle flag displays

• Military parades

• Political rallies

• Public gatherings