Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the abolition of slavery
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What significant event does Juneteenth commemorate?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The end of the Civil War
The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement
The announcement of freedom for enslaved people in Texas
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When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday in the United States?
2000
1965
2021
1865
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Who is known as the 'grandmother of Juneteenth'?
Sojourner Truth
Opal Lee
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
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What is the significance of the 2 1/2 mile walk during Juneteenth celebrations?
It represents the distance between Galveston and Houston
It is the length of the parade route in Dallas
It symbolizes the 2 1/2 years it took for news of freedom to reach Texas
It marks the time taken for the Emancipation Proclamation to be signed
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What future goal does Opal Lee have for Juneteenth celebrations?
To have a parade in every major city
To make it a global holiday
To have participation from every state in the nation by 2026
To establish a Juneteenth museum
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