Why Are There So Many Confederate Monuments? | Origin of Everything

Origin of Everything takes a field trip to Washington, D.C. and explores the painful history and legacy of America’s Civil War. Host Danielle Bainbridge looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments and what spurred their construction after the war.

Note: The “Appomattox” Confederate statue in Alexandria, Virginia, was removed in June, 2020.

About the Author: Niles Mattier is originally from Boston, MA and currently teaches 5th grade History. He created these support materials. Niles attended Syracuse University in New York majoring in History and Education Studies, and recently earned a Master of Education from Boston University.