Places/People
During the Civil War
Yes or No
Yes or No
19th Century History
Traditions
General
100
This Union Army General lead troops into Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation.
Gordon Granger
100
Did the United States want to end slavery in the South?
No.
100
Abraham Lincoln enacted this statute that freed enslaved people in the Southern states.
The Emancipation Proclaimation
100
How long does the celebration last?
Annually for one day on June 19th.
100
The Juneteenth Flag
200
This city and state were the last to free its enslaved population.
Galveston, Texas
200
Did newly freed African Americans serve in Union Army?
Yes.
200
These Amendments gave Black people civil liberates.
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment
200
These foods are prepared for Juneteenth
South cuisine such as BBQ, fried foods, and many more.
200
What is Juneteenth short for?
June 19th
300
This man was freed by the Emancipation Proclamation and went on to be Speaker of the House of Mississippi.
John R. Lynch
300
Did the Union Army except enslaved people into the camp before the Emancipation Proclamation?
No
300
Why were some newly freed people afraid of leaving plantations?
They were still being hunted and murdered even after being declared free.
300
How did newly freed African Americans determine their freedom?
It was determined through working the land and producing crops for themselves, changing their name, joining the military, and the community.
300
What is another name for Juneteenth?
Emancipation Day
Jubilee Day
Freedom Day
400
This was the name for camps that newly freed formerly enslaved people sought refuge.
Contraband camps
400
Did African Americans gain rights following the conclusion of the Civil War?
Yes
400
What reassurance did Black people have after gaining their freedom
Military presence in Southern states
400
People do these activities to celebrate Juneteenth.
Have family gatherings, go to festivals, shoot fireworks, play board games, share history/education, only shopping with Black-owned businesses
400
Thomas Jefferson included an anti-slavery clause in this original draft of this document.
Declaration of Independence
500
During what year did this President declare Juneteenth a federal holiday?
2021, Joseph Biden
500
Did the Emancipation Proclamation free all enslaved people?
No.
500
On this day in Mississippi enslaved people were notified of their freedom
May 8th, 1865
500
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
Juneteenth celebrates the date the Emancipation Proclamation officially reached Galveston, TX
500
These three colors are more frequently used during the celebration of Juneteenth.
Red, green, and black.