Juneteenth quiz

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January 1st, ​ (a)  

• 1863
• 1999
• 1776

What is Juneteenth?

• A holiday celebrating the end of the Civil War.

• A day commemorating the arrival of US troops in Texas to free enslaved people.

• A celebration of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

• A day to remember all those who fought in the Civil War.

On June 19, 1865, where did US troops arrive to ensure all formerly enslaved people in the state were freed?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Galveston, Texas

• New Orleans, Louisiana

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln?

• September 22, 1862

• January 1, 1863

• June 19, 1865

• April 9, 1865

Why did the Emancipation Proclamation not immediately free all enslaved people across the country?

• It only applied to states that had already abolished slavery.

• It only applied to places under Confederate control, and its enforcement depended on Union soldiers taking control of those territories.

• It was a symbolic document with no legal power.

• It was only a proposal and never officially signed into law.

Which state was the first to make Juneteenth an official state holiday?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida