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Coinciding with Jim Crow: This period saw a significant surge in Confederate statue construction. It coincided with the rise of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination in the South.
Rewriting History: Many of these statues were erected to promote a Lost Cause narrative, which glorified the Confederacy and downplayed the issue of slavery as the war’s cause.
Symbols of White Supremacy: The placement of these statues in prominent public spaces can be seen as a way to intimidate and repress the Black population during the Jim Crow era.
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There are two key periods for putting up Confederate statues in the United States:
Phase One: 1860s-1880s
Commemorating the Dead: Many of the earliest statues erected, particularly in cemeteries, were intended to honor Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War (1861-1865). These memorials were often placed relatively soon after the war’s end.
Obelisks and Memorial Halls: Obelisks, which are tall, pointed monuments, and memorial halls were also constructed during this period. The focus was primarily on mourning the Confederate dead.
Phase Two: 1890s-1950s
Coinciding with Jim Crow: This period saw a significant surge in Confederate statue construction. It coincided with the rise of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination in the South.
Rewriting History: Many of these statues were erected to promote a Lost Cause narrative, which glorified the Confederacy and downplayed the issue of slavery as the war’s cause.
Symbols of White Supremacy: The placement of these statues in prominent public spaces can be seen as a way to intimidate and repress the Black population during the Jim Crow era.
Here are some additional points to consider:
Limited Numbers Before 1890: While there were some Confederate memorials before the 1890s, the vast majority were built during the later period.
Continuing Debate: The legacy of Confederate statues remains a contentious issue in the United States. Many argue for their removal as symbols of racism and oppression, while others see them as historical artifacts.
In conclusion, while there were some Confederate statues erected shortly after the Civil War, the major wave of construction coincided with the Jim Crow era and served to promote a white supremacist agenda.