24 USI Oct 5 2023 USI Columbus day/statue per 6 - prior knowledge -

This survey asks you for your opinion on this topic before we investigate it.
Some issues at the heart of this debate are: What is the importance of a symbol and a name and why? What are the different points of view involved and to whom does it matter?
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  1. Answer both:
    1)Should Columbus Day be a federal holiday and schools be closed?
    Why or why not?

    2)Should statues of Christopher Columbus in public places be removed or remain standing?


  1. What do you know about the debate/controversy concerning the holiday and statues of Christopher Columbus?


  1. What are some arguments/positions/concerns held by groups who oppose Columbus Day and Columbus statues?





Michael OToole
NJ