Juneteenth Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To end the Civil War

• To free all slaves in the United States

• To free slaves in Confederate states

• To grant voting rights to African Americans

When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• December 6, 1865

What is the historical significance of Juneteenth?

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• It commemorates the day the Emancipation Proclamation was signed

• It celebrates the day when the last enslaved African Americans were informed of their freedom

• It is the day when the 13th Amendment was ratified

In which state did Juneteenth originate?

• Alabama

• Texas

• Georgia

• Mississippi

When did Juneteenth become a state holiday in Texas?

• 1865

• 1965

• 1980

• 2000

How did Juneteenth influence the Civil Rights Movement?

• It was a rallying point for civil rights activists

• It was largely ignored during the Civil Rights Movement

• It was celebrated only in Texas

• It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act

Which U.S. President signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

What year did Juneteenth become a federal holiday in the United States?

• 2000

• 2010

• 2020

• 2021

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution formally abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What is another name for Juneteenth?

• Freedom Day

• Independence Day

• Liberation Day

• Emancipation Day