Juneteenth Day!

Where was the first battle in the Civil War?

• Cowpens, North Carolina

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Fort Sumter, South Carolina

• Brooklyn, New York

Which is NOT a color description for the Afro-American flag?

• The blood of our ancestors

• The color of our hair

• The color of our skins

• The wealth of the land

Why is Juneteenth significant?

• Represents the end of the Civil War

• Represents independence from Britain

• Represents Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

• Represents the end of slavery

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Why is strawberry soda/red drink significant?

• Symbolizes the blood of our ancestors

• Symbolizes a great celebration

• It taste good

• All of these are correct

What is significant about Galveston, Texas?

• The first battle in the Civil War

• A slave rebellion

• The last battle in the Civil War

• Last group of slaves found out they were free

What date do we celebrate Juneteenth

• June 13th

• June 19th

• June 10th

• June 15th

What year did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?

• 1862

• 1863

• 1864

• 1865

Which United States President signed The Emancipation Proclamation?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

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Is Juneteenth a National Holiday?

• Yes

• No

Which category below is not a focal point of Juneteenth?

• Freedom

• Education

• Self-Improvement

• Money