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Which holiday commemorates Christopher Columbus' landing in the Americas?
Which holiday commemorates Christopher Columbus' landing in the Americas?
- Columbus Day (correct)
- Explorers' Day
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Italian American Heritage Day
What controversy surrounds the commemoration of Christopher Columbus' landing?
What controversy surrounds the commemoration of Christopher Columbus' landing?
- Whether the holiday should be celebrated at all (correct)
- Whether the holiday should honor Italian American heritage
- Whether he was a heroic explorer or a villainous murderer
- Whether the holiday should be replaced by Indigenous Peoples' Day
What movement led to the establishment of Columbus Day?
What movement led to the establishment of Columbus Day?
- A movement to celebrate explorers
- A movement to honor Italian American heritage (correct)
- A movement to honor Native Americans
- A movement to commemorate the 1492 landing
What does the text suggest about the treatment of Italian immigrants at the time Columbus Day was established?
What does the text suggest about the treatment of Italian immigrants at the time Columbus Day was established?
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What holiday has replaced Columbus Day in many states and cities?
What holiday has replaced Columbus Day in many states and cities?
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Which U.S. President proclaimed the first national Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2021?
Which U.S. President proclaimed the first national Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2021?
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What is the purpose of Indigenous Peoples' Day?
What is the purpose of Indigenous Peoples' Day?
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What did President Biden acknowledge in his Columbus Day proclamation?
What did President Biden acknowledge in his Columbus Day proclamation?
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How has the movement to replace Columbus Day gained momentum?
How has the movement to replace Columbus Day gained momentum?
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