Juneteenth

What document did Abraham Lincoln use to free the slaves in the South?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

How many years did it take for word of freedom to reach Texas?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 2 1/2 years

What is the official date of Juneteenth?

• June 19th 1965

• June 19th 1865

• June 18th 1776

• September 15th 1963

How is Juneteenth usually celebrated today?

• Classes on Black History

• BBQ with music, fun, and games.

• Marching

What are other names of freedom celebrations?

• Jubilee Day

• Emancipation Day

• Freedom Day

• All of the above

Why is Juneteenth significant?

• Represents the end of the Civil War

• Represents independence from Britain

• Represents Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

• Represents the end of slavery

What is significant about Galveston, Texas?

• The first battle in the Civil War

• A slave rebellion

• The last battle in the Civil War

• Last group of slaves found out they were free