Does 'The statue was beheaded several years ago by islanders, who blame Josephine for her role in the slavery in Martinique.' serve to directly refute the premise presented in 'The statue was erected to remind the populace to stay obedient to their masters.'
The statue was beheaded several years ago by islanders, who blame Josephine for her role in the slavery in Martinique.###The statue was erected to remind the populace to stay obedient to their masters.