Juneteenth Celebration Quiz

When is Juneteenth celebrated?

• June 19

• July 4

• Labor Day

• Independence Day

What is Juneteenth a celebration of?

• Injustice

• War (la guerre)

• The end of slavery (la fin de l'esclavage)

• Slavery (l'esclavage)

When did slaves in Texas receive the news of their freedom?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• September 22, 1862

Which American president signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What feeling did the Emancipation Problamation generate?

• Fear (la peur)

• Anger (la colère)

• Sadness (la tristesse)

• Jubilation

What do people do during Juneteenth celebrations? Multiple answers.

• Have picnics

• Go fishing

• Have fun with family and friends

• Watch baseball games

What does Juneteenth show appreciation for?

• European history

• African-American history and culture

• Asian history

• Australian history