Statues In The World Are Coming Down

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARTICLE

RECALL QUESTIONS

1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article - The Main Person of the article Is Captin John Hamilton 

2. What was the key event from the news article? - That people all around the world are protesting to bring statues down, all because of their either offensive or because of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Protest.

3. Where did this event take place? - This event took place In Hamilton, In the Country of New Zealand.

4. When did this event take place? - The time the event took place was on the 14th of June, 2020.

THINKING QUESTIONS

1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article? - “Although these are very complex issues, there is never “another side” to racism. Judging or treating someone differently by the colour of their skin is wrong” Lili Scott 2020.

2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article. - The people of Hamilton protested and thought that the statue was offensive, The reason was that 80 Maori citizens died in the war they fought with against Captin John Hamilton. 

3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place. - This event took place in Hamilton. It has the reach of Waikato River, the longest river in Nz. Hamilton has many food stalls and alot of green space for nature.

4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future - 

The event happened on the 14th of June 2020. This event might end out with just as it did in 1840, where the British and Maori signed the treaty of Waitangi. But in this case, there may be a treat signed by the whole world.

5. Explain in your own words why this event took place. -

The people protesting thought that it wasn’t fair that they have to acknowledge someone who was at war with their country, the amount of Maori’s that died must’ve made the Maori mad and think it isn’t fair to name a suburb after him.