Celebrate Juneteenth with JA

Juneteenth is a celebration of:

• the end of slavery in the United States

• the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• the first moon landing

• the start of the Civil Rights Movement

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in which year?

• 2019

• 2021

• 2018

• 2020

The colors traditionally associated with Juneteenth celebrations are:

• Blue and Yellow

• Red and Green

• Black and Green

• Brown and Yellow

How did Juneteenth expose the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It revealed that the Proclamation didn’t automatically free all enslaved people

• It proved all Southern states followed Lincoln’s orders immediately

• It resulted in Texas becoming its own country

• It showed that freedom only applied to those who could read

The last enslaved African Americans learned they were free at:

• Appomattox Court House

• Gettysburg

• Galveston, Texas

• Richmond, Virginia

Juneteenth occurred how many years after the Emancipation Proclamation?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 1 year

Fill in the blank: The ________ of the Emancipation Proclamation was a significant event in American history.

• enforcement

• abolition

• creation

• rejection

Fill in the blank: Learning about different cultures enhances cultural awareness and ________.

• empathy

• confusion

• ignorance

• hostility

When is Juneteenth celebrated?

• June 18

• July 4

• June 19

• May 30

Why is it important to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, beyond Black communities?

• It’s only relevant for Southern states

• It replaces July 4th

• It highlights a moment of justice and healing that’s crucial to all Americans

• It only benefits DEI programs