June 19th

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

Why did it take so long for slaves in Texas to find out they were free?

• Not many Union soldiers in Texas

• Not many Civil War battles in Texas

• Texas is a lot further away then other areas of the South

• All of the above

After the slaves were freed, was that the end of their problems?

• Yes, they are now free people

• No, this was the beginning of systemic racism and oppression

• Yes, they now had equal rights

When is "Juneteenth" celebrated?

• June 20th

• June 19th

• July 4th

What is being celebrated on "Juneteenth"?

• America's Freedom

• Fireworks

• Freedom from Slavery

• Picnics

What is a slave?

• A slave is a person who is made to work, does not receive pay and are treated poorly

• An intern

• Someone who does not work

• A slave is a person who receives pay to work

Before slaves were set free how did slaves feel about slavery?

• They kept working

• They did not escape

• They knew slavery was wrong and tried to escape

• They ran away