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Christopher Columbus Day: Native American vs Italian Perspectives

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What is the controversy surrounding Christopher Columbus Day?

Native Americans want to protest against it due to the genocide of their ancestors (correct)

It is a federal holiday that is not widely celebrated

It is a day off from work for Italian Americans

It is a day of pride only for Spanish people

Why do Italian Americans want to keep Christopher Columbus Day?

They believe it is a day of pride for all Americans

They believe it is a day to honor their identity and heritage (correct)

They think it is a day to celebrate their ancestors' mistakes

They want to continue to exploit Native Americans

What is the significance of the Columbus Day Parade in Boston?

It is a celebration of Native American culture

It is a protest against Italian Americans

It is a way to honor Italian American identity and heritage (correct)

It is a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving

What was the original purpose of the Columbus Day Parade in Boston?

To reenact the coming of Christopher Columbus to America Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Italian dressmakers union local 89'?

It was a local union where Italian workers were employed in textile work Signup and view all the answers

What is the regional origin of Christopher Columbus?

Southern Italy Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the opposition between Italian southerners and northerners in the US?

Northern Italians exploited the south to develop economically Signup and view all the answers

What did the Italians in the video say they had made up for in terms of their mistakes?

By building casinos Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the queen of Spain in the Columbus Day Parade?

She was the one who hired Christopher Columbus Signup and view all the answers

Why were Italian Americans historically discriminated against?

Because they were seen as inferior to other European Americans Signup and view all the answers