The statement that best explains the original significance of Juneteenth is: "Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of the Union army in Texas and the announcement that enslaved people were free." This event, which took place on June 19, 1865, marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas and the liberation of enslaved African Americans in that state.
I Which statement best explains the original significance of Juneteenth?(1 point) Responses Juneteenth commemorates the civil rights movement’s push for equality. Juneteenth commemorates the civil rights movement’s push for equality. Juneteenth commemorates the signing of the Confederacy’s surrender at Appomattox. Juneteenth commemorates the signing of the Confederacy’s surrender at Appomattox. Juneteenth commemorates the passage of the Reconstruction Amendments. Juneteenth commemorates the passage of the Reconstruction Amendments. Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of the Union army in Texas and the announcement that enslaved people were free
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