Demonstrators Topple Confederate Statue In Richmond, VA

Protesters in the South have been targeting Confederate symbols following George Floyd's death. In Richmond, a statue of Jefferson Davis was toppled, and the mayor plans to remove all Confederate monuments. In Portsmouth, protesters beheaded statues. These actions reflect a broader movement against symbols of oppression.

What event triggered the targeting of Confederate symbols across the South?

• The election of a new president

• A new law passed by Congress

• The death of George Floyd

• A natural disaster

What did protesters do to the statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond?

• Moved it to a museum

• Set it on fire and threw it into a lake

• Covered it with a tarp

• Painted it

What is the Richmond Mayor's stance on Confederate monuments?

• He is undecided

• He plans to remove them

• He wants to preserve them

• He wants to relocate them

What message does the Richmond Mayor want to convey about the city?

• It is still the capital of the Confederacy

• It is filled with diversity and love for all

• It is a historical city

• It is a tourist destination

How did protesters in Portsmouth, VA, demonstrate against statues?

• By building new ones

• By cleaning them

• By beheading and pulling them down

• By painting them