2020 Juneteenth

1. Which American writer wrote the novel titled Juneteenth that details the traditions and meanings behind this holiday?

2. What are the key features of the Juneteenth flag?

3. Which of these U.S. states does NOT recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or day of observance?

4. What was the constitutional amendment that formally outlawed slavery?

5. The American Civil War, which played a critical role in the abolition of slavery, was between the Union states and the _____ _____.

6. What date did Texas make Juneteenth an official state holiday, making this the first emancipation celebration granted official state recognition?

7. During slavery there were laws on the books in many areas that prohibited or limited the dressing of the enslaved.

8. What is the word "Juneteenth" short for? _____ _____

9. What is the reason for this 2.5-year delay in freedom for Texas slaves?

10. What date did President Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation that started the process to end slavery?

11. Many freed slaves immediately left Texas and moved northward largely in search of long-lost family members in what was later referred to as " _____ _____."

12. Celebrations include red food such as red velvet cake and red drinks like strawberry soda.

13. What year did General Gordon Granger read General Orders No. 3 to the people of Texas?

14. What is Juneteenth?

15. With segregation laws rapidly expanding, freed people were permitted to use public places or parks to celebrate first anniversary of announcement a year later.