Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
Juneteenth is the official state holiday of this state
What is Texas?
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In what years did the Civil War occur?
1861-1865
What is Juneteenth?
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
Is Juneteenth currently a national holiday?
no
This was the last state to abolish slavery in 1865
What is Mississippi?
Which city in Texas received news that slavery was over on June 19, 1865
Galveston Texas
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
What is another name for Juneteenth?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
What state did Juneteenth originate in?
Texas
In what year did Juneteenth become a state holiday in Texas?
1980
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during this year
What is 1862?
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
During this year, a group of former slaves pooled $800 together through local churches to purchase ten acres of land and create Emancipation Park to host Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, Tx
What is 1870?
How many states recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday?
47
In the Civil war, what did the North want and what did the South want
North- Abolish slavery
South- keep slavery
What were people in the South who wanted to keep Slavery were called?
Confederates
To date, Juneteenth has been celebrated/recognized for this long
What is 153 years?
According to the 1860 census, this percentage of the population represented the approximate amount of slaves throughout the United States
What is 12%?
Which 3 states do not currently recognize Juneteenth
Hawaii, North Dakota and South Dakota
This general is famous for his announcement of "All slaves are free..."
Who is General Gordon Granger?
What were people in the North called who wanted to abolish slavery
abolitionists
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?