Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation’s history that should be preserved, others see them as icons of white supremacy that should be removed from public spaces. In some cases, communities are forcibly removing them in protest. Discover the history of these controversial monuments from their creation to removal and learn about the ongoing debate regarding their place in modern society.

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Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation’s history that should be preserved, others see them as icons of white supremacy that should be removed from public spaces. In some cases, communities are forcibly removing them in protest. Discover the history of these controversial monuments from their creation to removal and learn about the ongoing debate regarding their place in modern society.

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Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

by Amanda Jackson Green
Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

by Amanda Jackson Green

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Overview

Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation’s history that should be preserved, others see them as icons of white supremacy that should be removed from public spaces. In some cases, communities are forcibly removing them in protest. Discover the history of these controversial monuments from their creation to removal and learn about the ongoing debate regarding their place in modern society.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781728429830
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/01/2021
Series: The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 28 MB
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Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Amanda Jackson Green is a storyteller, editor, and communications professional. Her lifelong love of writing began in third grade, when she wrote her first book about celebrating the differences in her mixed-race family. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two sweet pups.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Monumental Issues 4

Chapter 2 Sending a Message 10

Chapter 3 The Push for Change 16

Chapter 4 Steps Toward Change 22

Controversial Monuments Map 28

Glossary 30

Learn More 31

Index 32

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