Juneteenth Quiz

What does Juneteenth commemorate?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• The end of enslavement in the United States

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

Why didn't the Emancipation Proclamation immediately free all enslaved people?

• It was not recognized by the Southern states

• It was issued after the Civil War ended

• It only applied to Northern states

• It was not signed by President Lincoln

When did Union soldiers arrive in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation?

• January 1, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• April 9, 1865

• December 6, 1865

What is the significance of the date June 19 in relation to Juneteenth?

• It marks the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• It marks the day Union soldiers arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation

• It marks the ratification of the 13th Amendment

When was Juneteenth first celebrated?

• 1863

• 1865

• 1866

• 1980

How many states recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?

• 13

• 25

• 47

• 50

What recent event has given Juneteenth greater significance?

• The election of the first Black president

• The protests following the death of George Floyd

• The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The end of the Civil Rights Movement

What is being celebrated on Juneteenth?

• America's Freedom

• Freedom from Slavery

• Fireworks

Juneteenth recognizes which of the following

• The freeing of the last slaves in Florida

• The time that followed the freeing of the slaves, in which former slaves attempted to reunite with their families

• The emancipation proclamation

• None of the above

What colors are the Juneteenth flag?

• Red, yellow and green

• Purple, red and black

• Red, white and blue

• Red, black and green