SAGE News Clips: The Confederate Flag as a SymbolDescription: Bipartisan support for changing the state flag in Mississippi echoes the controversy in other Southern states, where initiatives have reexamined the use of Confederate imagery. Seen by detractors as a symbol of aggression and hate against African Americans, some White Southerners insist the confederate symbols such as the flag represent an important piece of Southern history.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 255, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Mississippi state Senator Kenny Wayne Jones stated his disapproval for flying the Confederate flag, stating, "And as an African American,
we start seeing that symbol over and over again for acts of violence, acts of bigotry, acts of racial hatred. . ." In his view, the flag is a reminder of ______, discrimination enshrined in law, public policy, or common practice.
A. genocide
B. prejudice
C. institutional discrimination
D. individual discrimination
Answer: C
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