American Juneteenth History Quiz

When were the first African slaves brought to what was then the British Colonies in America?

• 1619

• 1863

• 1865

• 1808

What did President Lincoln issue on January 1, 1863?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The 13th Amendment

• The Act for Prohibiting the Importation of Slavery

• The Declaration of Independence

What happened on June 19, 1865?

• The first African slaves were brought to America

• The Emancipation Proclamation was issued

• Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom

• The Act for Prohibiting the Importation of Slavery took effect

What is Juneteenth also known as?

• Independence Day

• Freedom Day

• Emancipation Day

• Constitution Day

When did the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially abolish slavery?

• January 1, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• December 18, 1865

• 1808

When was Juneteenth declared a national holiday?

• June 17, 2020

• June 17, 2021

• June 17, 2019

• June 17, 2022

Who signed the bill making Juneteenth the 11th national holiday?

• President Donald Trump

• President Joe Biden

• President Barack Obama

• President George W. Bush

What does the word "Abolish" mean?

• To completely do away with something

• Disobeying one in authority or control

• Being a slave

• Separated from a nation

What does "Rebelling" mean?

• Being a slave

• Disobeying one in authority or control

• Set free from the control of someone or something

• A change or addition to law

What does "Seceded" mean?

• Set free from the control of someone or something

• Separated from a nation

• To sign and make official

• One person has TOTAL ownership of another