You may or may not already have an opinion on the topic of Confederate monuments, and that opinion may or may not be informed by historical facts.
That’s okay for now.
Think through and respond to the following questions
in preparation for conversations that will allow you to practice active listening.
1. Why do you think Confederate monuments were originally built? When do you think they were built? Who do you think built them?
2. Why is there currently a national conversation about Confederate monuments?
3. Explain why some people believe Confederate monuments should be removed from public spaces.
Really try to think through this perspective,
even if it’s not your own.
4. Explain why some people believe Confederate monuments should
remain in public spaces.
Really try to think through this perspective,
even if it’s not your own.
5. What do you think should be done with Confederate monuments?
(Should they remain in place?
Should they be moved to different locations?
Should they be removed entirely?
Something else?)
Explain your position.
When you finish, listen carefully to the instructions on the active listening portion of this activity...