Virginia's Capital Removes Another Confederate Statue

The video discusses the removal of Confederate statues in Richmond, Virginia, amid nationwide protests following George Floyd's death. The city's mayor ordered the removal of all city-owned Confederate statues, but the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee remains due to a pending court case. Governor Ralph Northam has ordered its removal, but legal challenges have delayed the process.

What event triggered the removal of Confederate monuments in Richmond?

• A local referendum

• The election of a new mayor

• Nationwide protests following George Floyd's death

• A new state law

How many Confederate monuments had been removed in Richmond at the time of the report?

• Five

• Seven

• Four

• Six

Which Confederate statue remains standing due to a court case?

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

Who ordered the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue?

• The city council

• The federal government

• The city's mayor

• The state governor

What is the primary reason the Robert E. Lee statue has not been removed?

• Public opposition

• Lack of funding

• Technical difficulties

• A pending court case