Juneteenth

What does Juneteenth commemorate?

• Date on which Confederate troops informed the remaining enslaved people they were emancipated

• Date on which Union troops informed the remaining enslaved people they were emancipated

• The end of the Civil War

• The abolition of slavery throughout the United States

Juneteenth marks the 1865 day enslaved people in (X) found out they had been freed.

• Mobile, AL

• Little, AR

• Galveston, TX

• Atlanta, GA

How long did it take for the last of the enslaved people to be freed after Pres. Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

• 2 days

• 2 months

• 2 years

• 2 decades

Why could the Emancipation Proclamation not be implemented in some places immediately?

• It was only applicable to Northern states.

• Confederate control prevented its enforcement.

• It required approval from Confederate leaders.

• Union soldiers had not yet arrived in those areas.

What year was Juneteeth designated as a federal holiday?

• 2020

• 2021

• 2022

• 2023

Juneteenth is often celebrated with what color of foods?

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

What Amendment allowed emancipation to end slavery throughout the United States?

• First

• Fourth

• Thirteenth

• Fourteenth

What event took place on "Freedom's Eve" on January 1, 1863?

• The first official Juneteenth celebration

• The ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment

• The first Watch Night services

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

What period is described as marking an era of great hope, uncertainty, and struggle for the nation?

• The Civil War

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The signing of the Thirteenth Amendment

• Reconstruction (1865-1877)

Why is the color red significant in Juneteenth celebrations?

• Red is a favorite color in the African American community.

• It is a traditional American color for celebrations.

• Red symbolizes strength, spirituality, life, and death in West African culture.

• Red foods are easier to find and prepare.