What day is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th
Juneteenth is the combination of what words?
June and nineteenth
What do the colors in the Juneteenth flag symbolize?
The colors represent African Americans in America
Why do people wear red on Juneteenth?
It symbolizes the bloodshed has been spilled all across America and the sacrifice and resiliency of their ancestors.
Is Juneteenth a Federal Holiday?
Yes
Which U.S. president finally brought an end to slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation declaring the end of slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Another name for Juneteenth
Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day
The state that the bursting star on Juneteenth's flag represents
Texas
What desserts do they eat at the barbecue?
Red Velvet Cake (cakes, pies)
How long after the Emancipation Proclamation was the Juneteenth announcement made?
- 1 day
- 2 and a half years
- 10 years
- 2 months
2 and a half years later.
Which company added Juneteenth as an official holiday on its calendar app in 2018?
Apple
What does Juneteenth represent?
Juneteenth is the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery.
The main color associated with the Juneteenth holiday
RED; It symbolizes sacrifice and transition
In the middle of the Juneteenth flag
A white star
What type of food do people eat on Juneteenth?
Southern Classic food like Fried Chicken, Barbecue Food (Burgers, Ribs, Chicken, Hotdogs).
What is the name of the famous network of routes and safe houses that Harriet Tubman used to aid slaves escaping to free states
The Underground Railroad
What color food people eat on Juneteenth?
Red food
Where did Juneteenth start? (In the north or the south)
South
Galveston, Texas
What is considered the country's second Independence Day?
Juneteenth
What three other colors (besides red, white, and blue) are typically used to celebrate Juneteenth?
Red, black, and green
What do some cities do for Juneteenth?
Parades and Marches
What is the name of the war that brought the end to slavery?
Civil War
Juneteenth is commemorated in how many states?
A. 52
B. 30
C. 22
D.45
45
It was not commemorated in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The year Juneteenth was initially created
1865
When Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday
June 2021. Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since 1983 when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was approved.
Colors on the Juneteenth flag
Red, white, and blue
What do some families do for Juneteenth?
Barbecues, Music, Dancing, Fireworks
What was the last northern state to end slavery?
New Jersey
The first legislation to recognize Juneteenth Independence Day was introduced in the U.S House of Representatives by who?
A. Barbara-Rose Collins
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Lula Briggs
D. Martin Luther King Jr
A. Barbara-Rose Collins
The President who made Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Joe Biden
What is the official name of the announcement (a famous executive order) that abolished slavery?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What year was the Juneteenth flag created?
1997
What is a popular soda flavor associated with Juneteenth?
Strawberry Soda
What was the first state to abolish slavery?
Which state was formed during the American Civil War?
A. Kentucky
B. Tennessee
C. Washington D.C.
D. West Virginia
D. West Virginia
West Virginia was formed during the American Civil War. It was originally part of Virginia but chose to secede from the state due to its decision to secede from the Union. West Virginia remained loyal to the Union and was admitted as a separate state in 1863.
Who announced that Juneteenth was a holiday?
A. A president
B. A Union General
C. A government official
B. A Union General (Union General Gordon Granger )
True Or False:
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on the same day that Juneteenth was announced
False
How many flags are there to celebrate/represent Juneteenth?
Two
TRUE OR FALSE:
Did Juneteenth celebrations drastically decline during the early 20th-century?
True
The enactment of Jim Crow laws dampened the celebration of freedom. In addition, the Great Depression forced many black farming families away from rural areas and into urban environments to seek work— resulting in difficulty taking the day off to celebrate.
When was the Juneteenth celebration revived?
A. Civil Rights Movement
B. 2021
C. During the Great Depression
A. Civil Rights Movement
The first Emancipation Proclamation was made on what date?
A. January 1, 1863
B. June 18, 1865
C. September 22, 1862
D. April 9, 1865
A. January 1, 1863