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What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
Issued in 1863, it freed enslaved people in Confederate states still in rebellion.
What was the Thirteenth Amendment?
Ratified in 1865, it permanently abolished slavery in the U.S.
What happened on June 19, 1865?
Union General Granger read General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, informing enslaved people of their freedom.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
What was the impact of the 1866 Treaties?
U.S. government negotiated to end slavery in Indian Territory, but freed African Americans were not granted tribal citizenship.
What was General Order No. 3?
Officially proclaimed emancipation in Texas, marking the effective end of slavery in the U.S.
What was Emancipation Day in D.C.?
Freedom Day celebrated on April 16.
What was Eighth of August?
Freedom Day celebrated in Kentucky and Tennessee.
What was the impact of the Civil War?
Led to the end of slavery and the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment.
What was the impact of the end of slavery?
Freed four million African Americans, but the fight for equality continued.
What is the cultural significance of Juneteenth celebrations?
Mark the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and promote cultural preservation and community building.
What role do spirituals play in Juneteenth?
Singing spirituals was a common element in early Juneteenth celebrations.
What is the significance of wearing new clothes during Juneteenth?
Symbolized a break from the dress codes of slavery.
How do Juneteenth celebrations honor ancestors?
Recognizes the vital roles ancestors played in ending slavery.
What does Juneteenth celebrate about the African American community?
Celebrates the strength of African Americans in embracing freedom and fighting for equal rights.
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
The emancipation of enslaved African Americans and a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
What is the role of community building in Juneteenth?
Fosters intergenerational dialogue and collective memory.
What is the significance of feasting and dancing during Juneteenth?
Celebrates freedom and community joy.
What is the role of reflection in Juneteenth?
Provides a time for reflection and renewed commitment to racial equality and justice.
What is the importance of seeking joy within the African American community?
Highlights the importance of seeking joy and validation within their own communities.
Cause and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Cause: Wartime measure by Lincoln. Effect: Freed enslaved people in Confederate states still in rebellion.
Cause and effect of the Thirteenth Amendment.
Cause: Desire to permanently abolish slavery. Effect: Abolished slavery in the entire U.S.
Cause and effect of General Order No. 3.
Cause: Union victory in the Civil War. Effect: Enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom.
Cause and effect of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Cause: Recognition of its importance in American history. Effect: Solidified its significance and promoted awareness.
Cause and effect of slavery in Indigenous Nations.
Cause: Adoption of European customs. Effect: Led to the enslavement of African Americans by Indigenous peoples.
Cause and effect of the end of slavery in Indian Territory.
Cause: 1866 Treaties. Effect: Freed African Americans were not granted tribal citizenship.
Cause and effect of early Juneteenth celebrations.
Cause: Newly freed people celebrating their freedom. Effect: Singing spirituals, wearing new clothes, feasting, and dancing.
Cause and effect of the Civil War.
Cause: Disagreement over slavery and states' rights. Effect: End of slavery and the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment.
Cause and effect of the end of slavery.
Cause: Thirteenth Amendment. Effect: Freed four million African Americans, but the fight for equality continued.
Cause and effect of Juneteenth commemorations.
Cause: Desire to honor ancestors and celebrate freedom. Effect: Fosters intergenerational dialogue and collective memory.