Juneteenth and the Civil War in Texas

What year did the Civil War end in Texas?

• 1860

• 1865

• 1870

• 1863

What is the significance of Juneteenth?

• It marks the start of the Civil War.

• It celebrates the end of slavery in Texas.

• It is the day Texas became a state.

• It is the day the Civil War began.

Who announced that all enslaved people were free in Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• General Gordon Granger

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

What does Juneteenth remind us of?

• The importance of economic growth

• The importance of freedom and equality

• The importance of military strength

• The importance of technological advancement

How do people celebrate Juneteenth?

• With fireworks and barbecues

• With parades, music, food, and family gatherings

• By planting trees

• By watching historical documentaries

What change did former enslaved people make after being freed?

• They moved to other countries.

• They found jobs on farms or started their own businesses.

• They returned to their former owners.

• They stopped working entirely.

What is Juneteenth?

• A day to celebrate the end of the Civil War

• A day when enslaved people were announced free

• A holiday for farmers

Where was the last battle of the Civil War fought?

• Galveston

• Palmito Ranch

• Houston

What did many former enslaved people do after they were freed?

• Moved to a different country

• Started their own businesses

• Continued to work for their owners

Why is Juneteenth important?

• It marks the beginning of summer

• It celebrates freedom and equality

• It is a day for sports events