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When did President Lincoln give the Emancipation Proclamation speech?
When did President Lincoln give the Emancipation Proclamation speech?
- December 25, 1910
- January 1, 1863 (correct)
- July 4, 1776
- June 19, 1865
Why did it take Union soldiers more than two years to share the news in Texas?
Why did it take Union soldiers more than two years to share the news in Texas?
- They were not aware of the Emancipation Proclamation
- They had other priorities
- They were not interested in sharing the news
- News traveled slowly in those days (correct)
What happened on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas?
What happened on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas?
- Union soldiers arrived and informed enslaved people they were free (correct)
- A peace treaty was signed
- The Civil War ended
- People celebrated the New Year
What did some slave owners do after learning about the Emancipation Proclamation?
What did some slave owners do after learning about the Emancipation Proclamation?
How many years have people been celebrating Juneteenth?
How many years have people been celebrating Juneteenth?
What is one way people celebrate Juneteenth?
What is one way people celebrate Juneteenth?
What event led to the celebration of Juneteenth on June 19, 1865?
What event led to the celebration of Juneteenth on June 19, 1865?
What was the purpose of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation speech?
What was the purpose of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation speech?
Why did some slave owners choose not to inform the enslaved people about the Emancipation Proclamation?
Why did some slave owners choose not to inform the enslaved people about the Emancipation Proclamation?
How did news travel to different parts of the country during the Civil War era?
How did news travel to different parts of the country during the Civil War era?
Why did some freed people move to northern states after learning about their freedom?
Why did some freed people move to northern states after learning about their freedom?
What is one reason Juneteenth is celebrated by African Americans today?
What is one reason Juneteenth is celebrated by African Americans today?
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The History of Juneteenth
- Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the events of June 19, 1865.
- The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring freedom for all enslaved people in rebelling states.
- However, news traveled slowly, and some slave owners kept the news to themselves, not informing the people they enslaved.
- It took Union soldiers more than two years to share the news with enslaved people in Texas.
- On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the 250,000 enslaved people that they were free.
- After learning of their freedom, many enslaved people began celebrating, leaving plantations, and moving to northern states to start a new life.
The Celebration of Juneteenth
- Juneteenth is celebrated across the nation to commemorate freedom from slavery.
- The holiday has been celebrated for 155 years.
- It is a day for African Americans to honor their culture and history.
- People celebrate Juneteenth through parades, games, speeches, and other activities.
- Some people read the Emancipation Proclamation to remember its message.
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