New York Council acknowledges role of slaves in contributing to NYC

Q.  In the United States, the New York City Council has approved a monument recognising the contributions of _______ to the city's founding and economy.
- Published on 03 Apr 15

a. Slaves
b. Economists
c. Political Leaders
d. Entrepreneurs

ANSWER: Slaves
 
According to Columbia University, when the council approved the market in 1711, almost 1,000 of the city's 6,400 people were black. The monument is expected to be unveiled this summer. The new marker will join 38 other markers, mostly commemorating success in the financial and construction industries in lower Manhattan.

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