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Statues of Christopher Columbus

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Dozens of municipalities, two state capitals (South Carolina and Ohio), a Federal holiday and our nation’s capital (the District of Columbia) have all been named after Christopher Columbus. In addition to these place names and holidays, there are many statues, monuments, and memorials to Christopher Columbus all around the country.

In this activity, you will be comparing and contrasting some monuments to this important historical figure.

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For each image, consider the following:

  • What do you see?
  • What do you think it represents?
  • How does it physically or symbolically depict Christopher Columbus?
  • What aspects and qualities does it appear to emphasize in its depiction?
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