Juneteenth

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When is Juneteenth celebrated?

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June 19th

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What is being celebrated on Juneteenth?

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Freedom from Slavery

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What is a slave?

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A person who is made to do work, don't get paid, and are treated badly.

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Before slaves were set free, how did slaves feel about slavery?

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They knew it was wrong and tried to escape.

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What president said that all slaves were free?

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Abraham Lincoln

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What state still had slaves after the president said it wasn't allowed? Options: Ohio, Illinois, Texas

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Texas

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Is Juneteenth a National Holiday?

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No

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How did people celebrate Juneteenth?

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Having Barbecues

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How else can Juneteenth be celebrated? Options: Doing nothing, Playing Music and Having Parades, Sleeping

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Playing Music and Having Parades

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Why is Juneteenth not celebrated as much anymore?

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People don't feel like everyone is treated equal.