Freedom’s First Celebration Answer Key

This reading comprehension worksheet introduces students to the origins of Juneteenth, focusing on the first celebration held in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. The passage explains how newly freed people responded to the news of emancipation and began annual traditions of remembrance and joy. Students answer comprehension questions that assess understanding of historical events, cause and effect, and key details. The activity builds reading fluency while promoting awareness of African American history and the meaning of freedom.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details

Social Studies – U.S. History: Emancipation and Civil Rights

English Language Arts – Historical Comprehension and Summarization

This worksheet is part of our Juneteenth collection.