How much do you know about Juneteenth?
Test your knowledge in honor of “Freedom Day,” which is celebrated widely across the United States.
- What is Juneteenth?
– A. The end of the Civil War
– B. The day the Declaration of Independence was signed
– C. The celebration of the end of slavery in the United States
– D. The start of the Civil Rights Movement - On what date is Juneteenth celebrated?
– A. June 1st
– B. June 19th
– C. June 30th
– D. July 4th - In what year did Juneteenth originate?
– A. 1776
– B. 1863
– C. 1865
– D. 1965 - Which U.S. state was the last to be informed about the emancipation of slaves, leading to the Juneteenth celebration?
– A. Virginia
– B. Texas
– C. Mississippi
– D. Alabama - Who was the Union general that announced the freedom of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865?
– A. Ulysses S. Grant
– B. William T. Sherman
– C. Robert E. Lee
– D. Gordon Granger - What was the name of the order that General Gordon Granger read in Galveston, Texas, that informed the people of Texas that all slaves were free?
– A. General Order No. 3
– B. Emancipation Proclamation
– C. Gettysburg Address
– D. Civil Rights Act - When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday in the United States?
– A. 1980
– B. 1997
– C. 2010
– D. 2021 - Which state was the first to officially recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
– A. New York
– B. California
– C. Texas
– D. Illinois - What is a common tradition associated with Juneteenth celebrations?
– A. Fireworks
– B. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation
– C. Christmas tree decoration
– D. Easter egg hunts - What are some typical foods served during Juneteenth celebrations?
– A. Turkey and stuffing
– B. Barbecue and red drinks
– C. Sushi and sake
– D. Pizza and beer
Answers:
- C. The celebration of the end of slavery in the United States
- B. June 19th
- C. 1865
- B. Texas
- D. Gordon Granger
- A. General Order No. 3
- D. 2021
- C. Texas
- B. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation
- B. Barbecue and red drinks
