Which of these was a major issue over which the Civil War was fought?
slavery
factories
On which day is Juneteenth celebrated?
January 12th
June 19th
What happened in June 1865?
All slaves were sold.
Enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.
The ________ Amendment made slavery illegal in the United States.
13th
100th
________ arrived in Galveston to announce General Order 3, the official end of slavery.
President Lincoln
Union troops
After they were freed, formerly enslaved people...
went online to find a job.
traveled North, found family nearby, and worked for money.
Why did the first Juneteenth celebrations take place in backyards and churches?
because the weather was too hot to stay inside
Black people weren’t allowed to use many public spaces
Which of these is a Juneteenth party tradition?
having barbecues
reading comic books
In what year was Juneteenth declared a state holiday in Texas?
2021
1980
Where was the first Juneteenth celebration?
Galveston, TX
Queens, NY
What does the blue and red flag represent?
The joining of Texas to the US
A symbol of the ending of slavery in the US
It is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US.
False
True
Strawberry soda pop was once a popular drink associated with celebrating the day.
False
True
Juneteenth is the title of a book by author Bill Clinton.
True
False
Which one of these is Juneteenth NOT called?
Emancipation Day
Freedom Day
Jubliee Day
American Free Day
The word Juneteenth is a combination of what two words?
June and 19th
