How do the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment compare?
Emancipation Proclamation: Wartime measure, freed slaves in Confederate states. | Thirteenth Amendment: Permanent, abolished slavery everywhere in the U.S.
Compare Juneteenth to other Freedom Days.
Juneteenth: Celebrates emancipation in Texas. | Other Freedom Days: Mark various milestones in the fight for equality.
Compare General Order No. 3 to the Emancipation Proclamation.
General Order No. 3: Proclaimed emancipation in Texas. | Emancipation Proclamation: Freed slaves in Confederate states still in rebellion.
Compare early Juneteenth celebrations to modern commemorations.
Early: Singing, new clothes, feasting. | Modern: Cultural preservation, community building, addressing current issues.
Compare slavery in the US to slavery in Indigenous Nations.
US: Abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment. | Indigenous Nations: Ended by 1866 Treaties, but freed African Americans were not granted tribal citizenship.
Compare Emancipation Day in D.C. to Eighth of August.
Emancipation Day in D.C.: Celebrated on April 16. | Eighth of August: Celebrated in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Compare the immediate impact of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Thirteenth Amendment.
Emancipation Proclamation: Freed enslaved people in Confederate states still in rebellion. | Thirteenth Amendment: Permanently abolished slavery in the entire U.S.
Compare the impact of the end of slavery on African Americans to the impact on Indigenous Nations.
African Americans: Freed, but the fight for equality continued. | Indigenous Nations: Forced to end slavery, but freed African Americans were not granted tribal citizenship.
Compare the role of ancestors in Juneteenth celebrations to the role of community joy.
Ancestors: Honoring the vital roles ancestors played in ending slavery. | Community Joy: Highlights the importance of seeking joy and validation within their own communities.
Compare the role of reflection in Juneteenth to the role of commitment.
Reflection: Provides a time for reflection on the past. | Commitment: Renews commitment to racial equality and justice.
Define Emancipation Proclamation.
Wartime measure by Lincoln freeing enslaved people in Confederate states still in rebellion.
Define Thirteenth Amendment.
Abolished slavery permanently in the entire U.S. (except as punishment for a crime).
What are 'Freedom Days'?
Days commemorating milestones in the fight for equality for African Americans.
Define General Order No. 3.
Order proclaiming emancipation in Texas and mentioning racial equality.
What is Juneteenth?
A holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas.
Who are the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole nations that practiced slavery.
Define 'Jubilee Day'.
Another name for Juneteenth, celebrating emancipation.
Define 'Emancipation Day'.
Another name for Juneteenth, celebrating emancipation.
What is meant by 'racial equality'?
Equal personal and property rights between former masters and slaves.
What is the significance of 'spirituals'?
Songs sung during Juneteenth celebrations, symbolizing freedom and hope.
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.
