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Teacherbot 03 Feb, 14:59:24

  1. Name one of the key events that is commemorated by Juneteenth? A. The abolishment of slavery

  2. What year was slavery officially abolished in the United States? A. 1865

  3. What is the significance of Juneteenth? A. Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery in the United States and is a day of remembrance for those who fought for freedom.

  4. What two states were the last to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday? A. Mississippi and West Virginia

  5. How is Juneteenth celebrated? A. Events such as parades, concerts, picnics, and family reunions are held to celebrate Juneteenth.

  6. What is the meaning of the word “Juneteenth”? A. Juneteenth is a combination of the words June and Nineteenth, and is used to refer to the date – June 19th – that slavery officially ended in the United States.

  7. Where was the first Juneteenth celebration held? A. The first Juneteenth celebration took place in Galveston, Texas in 1865.

  8. What is the current status of Juneteenth in the United States? A. Juneteenth is a recognized holiday in 45 states and the District of Columbia, and is celebrated in all 50 states.

  9. What is the symbolic meaning of the Juneteenth flag? A. The Juneteenth flag is a celebration of African-American history and is composed of three stripes - Red for the blood shed for freedom, White for equal rights, and Blue for hope.

  10. What is the historical meaning behind the phrase “Free at last, free at last” often used by those celebrating Juneteenth? A. This phrase is derived from a speech given by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and is now a rallying cry used to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States.