Reconstruction Era and Juneteenth

What significant event happened on June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Texas?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• Union General Gordon Granger announced the freedom of slaves

• The start of the Civil Rights Movement

What is Juneteenth celebrated as?

• The end of World War II

• The anniversary of freedom to African Americans in Texas

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Act

What year did Union General Gordon Granger announce the freedom of slaves in Texas?

• 1776

• 1865

• 1965

• 1945

Where did Union General Gordon Granger announce the freedom of slaves?

• Austin, Texas

• Galveston, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

• Houston, Texas

Which state has celebrated Juneteenth since 1865?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

What was the main announcement made by General Gordon Granger in 1865?

• The start of a new government

• The freedom of all slaves in Texas

• The beginning of a new war

• The signing of a peace treaty

How has Juneteenth been recognized in Texas since 1865?

• As a national holiday

• As a day of mourning

• As the anniversary of freedom to African Americans

• As a religious festival

What does the celebration of Juneteenth symbolize?

• The end of the Civil War

• The freedom and emancipation of slaves

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of electricity

When did the Reconstruction period begin?

• 1861

• 1865

• 1877

• 1881

What was a significant challenge during the Reconstruction period?

• Building new railroads

• Reintegrating Southern states into the Union

• Establishing new colonies

• Expanding the military