Understanding the National Memorial for Peace and Justice

What is the primary purpose of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice?

• To promote tourism in Alabama

• To honor victims of lynching

• To showcase modern architecture

• To celebrate American history

How was lynching typically portrayed in schools according to the transcript?

• As isolated incidents by individuals

• As a minor part of history

• As a celebrated historical event

• As a widespread political tool

What does the architectural design of the memorial symbolize?

• The process of a lynching

• The cycle of life and death

• The growth of American cities

• The rise of modern art

What was one reason given for the lynching of a military veteran?

• He was a famous artist

• He was accused of theft

• He returned from the Spanish American War

• He was a political leader

What does Koritha Mitchell refer to lynching as?

• A form of cultural expression

• A method of community building

• A tool for economic growth

• Know-your-place-aggression

What is one of the challenges mentioned in translating the history of lynching into the memorial?

• Hiring famous architects

• Using architecture to convey meaning

• Securing funding for construction

• Finding a suitable location

What does the memorial aim to provide for the victims of lynching?

• A new form of justice

• A place in history books

• Funerary honor and remembrance

• Financial compensation

What does the memorial encourage visitors to do?

• Engage in deeper conversations

• Celebrate modern art

• Forget the past

• Focus on economic growth

What ongoing issue does the memorial highlight in contemporary politics?

• The decline of educational standards

• The rise of new political parties

• The growth of urban areas

• Efforts to suppress voting

What role did families play in preserving the history of lynching?

• They wrote history books

• They created memorials

• They kept memories alive through scrapbooks and diaries

• They organized political rallies