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- 4. This north and south state does not recognize Juneteenth?
- 6. Union soldiers arrived in what part of Texas after the civil war?
- 7. When the enslaved people heard of their freedom, this great movement took place known as "The _____ ?
- 8. This General announced the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people were free?
- 10. Which Amendment of the Constitution abolished chattel slavery nationwide?
- 12. This civil rights activist and former Houston legislator who helped Texas become the first state in the country?
- 14. A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance?
- 15. The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment is known as?
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- 1. The emancipation of those that were still enslaved in the US is known as Freedom Day or?
- 2. This US President, issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862?
- 3. This state recently passed legislation designating June 19 as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the country?
- 5. The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution formally did this to end slavery in the United States?
- 9. The date in June when Juneteenth is celebrated?
- 11. Legal Independence is granted with the start of this process?
- 13. The ability to act or change without constraint?