How could you celebrate Juneteenth?
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Where was the first Juneteenth celebration?
Galveston, TX
Queens, NY
What happened in June 1865?
All slaves were sold.
Enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.
Which of these is a Juneteenth party tradition?
having barbecues
reading comic books
Which of these was a major issue over which the Civil War was fought?
factories
slavery
In what year was Juneteenth declared a state holiday in Texas?
2021
1980
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
On which day is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th
January 12th
After they were freed, formerly enslaved people,........
went online to find a job.
traveled North, found family nearby, and worked for money.