What Is Juneteenth?
The last state to be freed.
Texas
Who gave a speach that said the people in Texas had to free their slaves?
General Granger Gordan
What town and state was the last to be freed?
Galvenston, Texas
What do people wear on Juneteenth?
African print, red black or green, empowering messages
Does Juneteenth have its own flag?
Yes
What two words make up the name "Juneteenth"?
June and nineteenth
How many Union troops were used to help free Galvenston Texas?
2,000
What was the date that the last of the slaves were freed?
June 19, 1865
What color represents the blood shed by enslaved people?
Red
What country also celebrates Juneteenth?
Mexico
What is Juneteenth Day also known as?
Freedom Day
How many total slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation?
4 million
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
June 17, 2021
How do government companies show support on Juneteenth?
They close their business in rememberance
True or False
During the Great Depresion, it was hard for most black people to take the day off.
True
How many years did it take to free all of the slaves?
Who made the Emancipation Proclomation?
Abraham Lincoln
What state made Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980?
Texas
What foods do people eat on Juneteenth?
Watermelon, strawberries, barbeque, red velvet cake
What was the period after Juneteenth known as?
The Scatter
True or False
Juneteenth is the longest runnning Federal Holiday.
False
Juneteenth is the longest running African American Holiday.
Who helped make Juneteenth a national holiday?
Opal Lee
When was the first celebration of Juneteenth?
1866
What drink is popular to drink on Juneteenth?
Strawberry Soda
What was the number that General Gordan Granger gave to Texas from the Emancipation Proclamation?
No. 3