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