Juneteenth Quiz

When did President Joe Biden name Juneteenth a federal holiday?

• 2020

• 2021

• 2022

• 2023

What is the historical legacy behind Juneteenth?

• Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement

• Honoring the abolition of slavery

• Recognition of the Emancipation Proclamation

• Celebration of African American culture

When did enslaved people in Texas gain their freedom?

• April 9, 1865

• June 19, 1865

• March 3, 1865

• December 6, 1865

What was the name of the Union General who announced the freedom of enslaved Black people in Texas?

• Opal Lee

• Gordon Granger

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Floyd

What was the role of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• All of the above

• Assisting African American soldiers and sailors

• Promoting education for African Americans

• Providing food and clothing to formerly enslaved people

When were formerly enslaved people granted citizenship and the right to own property?

• 1870

• 1868

• 1863

• 1865

How did Juneteenth celebrations evolve over time?

• They spread across the South

• They became more commercialized with food festivals

• They remained family- and church-centered gatherings

• All of the above

Who were the key advocates for the establishment of Juneteenth as a national holiday?

• Rev. Ronald V. Myers Sr., M.D. and Opal Lee

• Abraham Lincoln and George Floyd

• Gordon Granger and Opal Lee

• Abraham Lincoln and Rev. Ronald V. Myers Sr., M.D.

What event in 2020 sparked renewed national interest in racial equity and the recognition of Juneteenth?

• The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

• The ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau

What does Juneteenth stand for?

• A day for introspection and education

• A celebration of African American culture

• All of the above

• A tribute to the contributions of African Americans