The national monument Mount Rushmore is offensive to many Native Americans because:

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The Black Hills are considered sacred to the Lakota people, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The monument celebrates four European American leaders, none of whom had any ties to the state and celebrates their contributions to American history, despite the fact that they were in part responsible for the subjugation and slaughter of Native Americans. Finally, the monument was built on land that was taken from the Lakota without their consent.

The National Monument Mount Rushmore Is Offensive to Many Native