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Celebrate Juneteenth with JA

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Juneteenth is a celebration of:

a)

the end of slavery in the United States

b)

the signing of the Declaration of Independence

c)

the first moon landing

d)

the start of the Civil Rights Movement

2.

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in which year?

a)

2019

b)

2021

c)

2018

d)

2020

3.

The colors traditionally associated with Juneteenth celebrations are:

a)

Blue and Yellow

b)

Red and Green

c)

Black and Green

d)

Brown and Yellow

4.

How did Juneteenth expose the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation?

a)

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

b)

It proved all Southern states followed Lincoln’s orders immediately

c)

It resulted in Texas becoming its own country

d)

It showed that freedom only applied to those who could read

5.

The last enslaved African Americans learned they were free at:

a)

Appomattox Court House

b)

Gettysburg

c)

Galveston, Texas

d)

Richmond, Virginia

6.

Juneteenth occurred how many years after the Emancipation Proclamation?

a)

2 years

b)

5 years

c)

10 years

d)

1 year

7.

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

a)

enforcement

b)

abolition

c)

creation

d)

rejection

8.

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

a)

empathy

b)

confusion

c)

ignorance

d)

hostility

9.

When is Juneteenth celebrated?

a)

June 18

b)

July 4

c)

June 19

d)

May 30

10.

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

a)

It’s only relevant for Southern states

b)

It replaces July 4th

c)

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

d)

It only benefits DEI programs

11.

What does the word “Juneteenth” combine?

a)

Justice + Nineteenth

b)

June + Freedom

c)

Jubilee + Truth

d)

June + Nineteenth

12.

Memorial Day is older than Juneteenth. True or False?

(a)  

13.

Is Juneteenth a holiday that can be celebrated by every American?

a)

Yes

b)

Yes

c)

Yes

d)

Yes

14.

What does “freedom for all” mean to YOU today?

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