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This Debating Monuments, Memorials and Statues interactive also includes:
- Can you Identify the First Lady?
- Buffalo Bill Statue, Cody, WY
- Caesar Rodney Statue, Wilmington, DE
- Columbus Statue, Providence, RI
- Douglas Tomb State Memorial, Chicago, IL
- Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- Equestrian Statue of Andrew Jackson, Washington, DC
- Equestrian Statue of George Washington, Union Square, New York City, NY
- Exterior Photographs Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York
- General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, New Orleans, LA
- George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, Monroe, MI
- George Rogers Clark Sculpture, Charlottesville, VA
- Jefferson Davis Statue, Vicksburg, MS
- Monument to Confederate Women, Little Rock, AR
- Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis, TN
- Pierre Menard Statue, Springfield, IL
- Pioneer Monument, Denver, CO
- Statue of Father Junipero Serra, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Thomas Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
- Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Sculpture, Charlottesville, VA
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An illustrative activity explores images of monuments, statues, and memorials in the US to decide whether they should be kept or removed. Scholars place images in a keep or remove pile, then complete a worksheet online. The resource explains how some people find monuments for certain events, like the Civil War, to be offensive. Individuals then participate in a group discussion to share their opinions on keeping or removing monuments.
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Concepts
american democracy, american history, america, american culture, the united states, monuments, the washington monument, memorials, the statue of liberty, non-violent protest, protests, wartime, wars, photograph analysis, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historic sites, historical analysis, historic preservation
Instructional Ideas
- Show pupils images of local monuments
- Have learners write a newspaper article either defending keeping a monument or removing it
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires Internet access
Pros
- Resource is great for remote learning
- Activity uses primary sources to enhance learning
Cons
- None