Controversial Monuments

Download or read book Controversial Monuments written by Amanda Jackson Green and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.