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Are Civil War monuments a kind remembrance or a reminder of a dark past? The lesson focuses on the public's memory of the Civil War and the monuments that represent it. Young academics explore past efforts to change historical symbols and how history can be contested by different groups. Historians read text excerpts and participate in group discussion to understand the impact Civil War monuments have had on the African American community. Scholars also create their own memorials to commemorate an historic event.
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racism, ethnicity, intolerance, tolerance, ethnic diversity, memory, monuments, memorials, civil war, the united states civil war, wars, african american history, america, american history, african americans, african american culture, american culture, historical context, historic sites, historic preservation
Instructional Ideas
- Invite family members to view pupils' memorials
- Arrange for an activist to speak to the group about contested monuments
Classroom Considerations
- Resource has a companion lesson, After Charlottesville: Contested History and the Fight against Bigotry
Pros
- Lesson includes information to help explain white nationalism to learners
- The resource explains a sensitive subject in a respectful and clear manner
Cons
- None