Juneteenth: Freedom Day

This worksheet explores the history and significance of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Grade 6 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryJuneteenth

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D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.D2.His.2.6-8. Use chronology to understand the historical context of events and developments.D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are historically significant.

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Juneteenth: Freedom Day

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What does Juneteenth commemorate?

The end of the Civil War

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The emancipation of enslaved people in Texas

The birth of Martin Luther King Jr.

2. When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

July 4, 1776

January 1, 1863

June 19, 1865

December 25, 1860

3. Juneteenth is celebrated on each year.

4. The Emancipation Proclamation declared enslaved people free in the states.

5. All enslaved people in the United States were freed immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

True

False

6. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

True

False

7. Why did it take two and a half years for enslaved people in Texas to learn they were free after the Emancipation Proclamation?

8. Describe one way people celebrate Juneteenth today.

The Juneteenth flag has several important symbols. Look at the image below and consider its meaning.

9. What colors are on the Juneteenth flag, and what do you think they represent?