Civil War, Slavery, and Emancipation Worksheet

What years did the civil war occur?

What does Juneteenth symbolize? ________

When did the United States abolish slavery? ________

What is the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

What is the date that Virginia ratified or abolished slavery in the state?

What was required in order for the Union (United States) to abolish slavery for the nation?

• 27 States had to ratify in order to abolish slavery across the nation.

• The President had to sign an executive order.

• A simple majority in Congress was enough.

• Only the Supreme Court had to approve the decision.

What year did Texas become a part of the United States?

What is the actual date that Texas abolished slavery?

• February 18, 1870

• January 1, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• December 6, 1865

Who delivered general order number 3 to the enslaved people in Texas?

• General Gordon Granger.

• General Robert E. Lee.

• General Ulysses S. Grant.

• General William T. Sherman.

Briefly describe what general order #3 says.

• General Order #3 INFORMED the citizens of Galveston Texas that they were free.

• General Order #3 required all citizens to leave Galveston immediately.

• General Order #3 announced a new tax on Galveston residents.

• General Order #3 established a new government in Galveston.