Freedom, Enslavement and Resistance

The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery throughout the entire U.S., while the Thirteenth Amendment only freed slaves in Confederate states.

The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people only in areas still in rebellion, while the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the entire U.S.

The Emancipation Proclamation was a constitutional amendment, while the Thirteenth Amendment was a wartime measure.

The Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people, while the Thirteenth Amendment only freed a small percentage.

It did not apply to any states that were part of the Union.

It only freed enslaved men, not women or children.

It did not apply to border states like Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware that remained in the Union.

It only freed enslaved people who agreed to join the Union army.

These tribes actively fought against the Confederacy to abolish slavery.

These tribes were exempt from U.S. laws regarding slavery due to their sovereign status.

These tribes adopted some European customs, including the practice of slavery.

These tribes were the first to free enslaved people before the Emancipation Proclamation.

Freed African Americans were immediately granted full tribal citizenship and land rights.

Freed African Americans were granted partial citizenship but denied the right to vote.

Freed African Americans were not granted tribal citizenship, creating a complex situation.

Freed African Americans were deported from tribal lands and forced to relocate to other states.

July 4, 1776

January 1, 1863

April 9, 1865

June 19, 1865

It ordered all formerly enslaved people to enlist in the Union Army.

It announced that all enslaved people in Texas were now free.

It established a system of indentured servitude for formerly enslaved people.

It mandated the immediate deportation of all African Americans from Texas.

Because it was geographically isolated and had poor communication infrastructure.

Because the state government actively suppressed the information to maintain slavery.

Because the Union Army deliberately delayed the announcement to punish Texas.

The note does not provide a reason.

Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day

Emancipation Day in D.C.

Presidents' Day

Emancipation Day in D.C. commemorates the end of the Civil War, while Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery.

Emancipation Day in D.C. commemorates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, while Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas.

Emancipation Day in D.C. is a federal holiday, while Juneteenth is a state holiday.

Emancipation Day in D.C. is primarily celebrated with religious services, while Juneteenth is celebrated with parades and festivals.

Attending political rallies

Singing spirituals

Writing letters to government officials

Organizing labor strikes