Juneteenth video/quiz

What is Juneteenth known for?

• The end of World War II

• The birthday of Abraham Lincoln

• A traditional festival in Texas

• The day when all slaves in Texas were informed they were free

Who announced the end of slavery in the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

What city in Texas was central to the Juneteenth story?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Galveston

• Austin

What did General Gordon Granger do in Texas?

• He built the first school in Texas

• He announced the end of the Civil War

• He started a new plantation

• He declared that all slaves were free

What was the main reason why plantation owners moved slaves to Texas?

• For better farming land

• To start new cities

• To escape Union forces

• Because of the weather

What did the Emancipation Proclamation initially fail to achieve?

• End of the Civil War

• Immediate freedom for all slaves

• Establishment of schools for freed slaves

• New laws for equality

What was the significant action of black soldiers mentioned in the text?

• They served as generals

• They helped build railroads

• They wrote the Emancipation Proclamation

• They fought in the Civil War to change it to a war of emancipation

What was advised to freed men in General Order Number Three?

• To move to the North

• To start their own plantations

• To remain at their present homes and work for wages

• To leave Texas immediately

What was a common celebration food mentioned for Juneteenth?

• Barbecue

• Fish and chips

• Apple pie

• Pasta

What was the role of Emancipation Park as mentioned in the text?

• A place for trade

• A private garden for officials

• A community center for celebrations and gatherings

• A military base