Question

Why is the date of Juneteenth significant to Texans?

It is the day when American settlers first came to Texas.
It is the day when Texas gained independence from Mexico.
It is the day when enslavement ended in the state.
It is the day when Texas joined the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Answer 1

"marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed."

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Answer 2

It is the day when enslavement ended in the state.

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