The History of Juneteenth

What day is Juneteenth celebrated?

• June 1st

• June 30th

• June 3rd

• June 19th

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What was the name of the speech that president Lincoln gave?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• I Have a Dream

• We Shall Overcome

• War Message

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What did President Lincoln say in his speech?

• All rice is free.

• No work on this day.

• All enslaved people were free.

• The United States is going to war.

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What did the enslaved people do after they found out they were free. Select 2 correct answers.

• They kept working

• They celebrated

• They asked for money

• They moved to the north

• They went to war

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How long have people celebrated this holiday?

• 10 years

• 500 year

• 50 years

• 155 years

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How do people celebrate this holiday today? Select 3 correct answers.

• reading

• speeches

• parades

• working

• games

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Juneteenth is celebrated to honor African American _______.

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After reading this article, do you believe that Juneteenth should become a national holiday? Use examples from the text to support your answer.