Exploring the Significance of Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth often referred to as?

• African-American Independence Day

• Freedom Day

• Emancipation Day

• The Black Fourth of July

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Which activities are commonly associated with Juneteenth celebrations?

• Religious ceremonies

• Concerts and sports events

• Cookouts and historical reenactments

• Parades and fireworks

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What did the US Declaration of Independence state about equality?

• Slavery is abolished

• All citizens have the right to vote

• Freedom of speech is guaranteed

• All men are created equal

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When did Abraham Lincoln issue the law to end slavery?

• 1776

• 1870

• 1863

• 1865

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When were the last slaves freed in Texas, marking independence for all Americans?

• January 1, 1863

• December 6, 1865

• June 19, 1865

• July 4, 1776

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