Due 6.13

What is Juneteenth a celebration of?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The freeing of enslaved people in Texas

• The start of the Civil Rights Movement

When did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• June 19, 1865

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1860

Why did it take more than two years for the news of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach Texas?

• The Union soldiers were delayed by battles

• News traveled slowly and some slave owners withheld the information

• Texas was not part of the United States at the time

• The Emancipation Proclamation was not meant for Texas

How many enslaved people in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

What activities are commonly associated with Juneteenth celebrations?

• Fireworks and barbecues

• Parades, games, and speeches

• Religious ceremonies

• Political rallies

What is one way people honor Juneteenth?

• By reading the Emancipation Proclamation

• By visiting Civil War battlefields

• By watching historical documentaries

• By attending church services

What do many people hope for the future of Juneteenth?

• That it becomes a national holiday

• That it is celebrated only in Texas

• That it replaces Independence Day

• That it is forgotten over time