Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in Texas
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in Texas" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on Culture: Holidays and Heritage can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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7th grade social studies worksheet: read how Juneteenth grew from the Emancipation Proclamation and answer questions on Texas. Answer key included. Part of our Juneteenth culture: holidays and heritage collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in Texas first, then use the timeline and crossword as review or independent work.
What students will practice
- Students will explain why the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery in Texas in 1863.
- Students will describe limits of the Proclamation and of General Order No. 3.
- Students will explain why the 13th Amendment was needed after June 1865.
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How do I use this Juneteenth worksheet?
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Read Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in Texas first, then use the timeline and crossword as review or independent work.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read how Juneteenth grew from the Emancipation Proclamation and answer questions on Texas. The directions on the page read: Read the passage. Then complete item 1 and answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Juneteenth worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade Culture: Holidays and Heritage, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is Juneteenth?
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Juneteenth is the observance of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas. The name joins the words June and nineteenth, and Black Texans began celebrating in 1866.
Why did freedom come to Texas in 1865?
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The Emancipation Proclamation depended on the Union army, and few troops had reached remote Texas by 1863. The reading asks students to explain this and why the 13th Amendment was still needed.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
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The crossword names the kind of holiday Juneteenth became in 2021. The timeline sheet follows milestones from the first celebrations in 1866 to the national holiday.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Culture: Holidays and Heritage |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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