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.
After they were freed, formerly enslaved people,........
traveled North, found family nearby, and worked for money.
went online to find a job.
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?
1980
2021
Where was the first Juneteenth celebration?
Queens, NY
Galveston, TX
How could you celebrate Juneteenth?
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