Question

Why did Juneteenth expand from a Texas celebration to a national celebration?(1 point)

Responses

Texas leaders made it an official holiday in 1980, and people began to notice it.
Texas leaders made it an official holiday in 1980, and people began to notice it.

In 2021, the U.S. government made it an official holiday.
In 2021, the U.S. government made it an official holiday.

Juneteenth has always been an important national celebration since the end of the Civil War.
Juneteenth has always been an important national celebration since the end of the Civil War.

Juneteenth commemorates an important shared moment in Black history that extends beyond Texas itself.

Answer 1

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Juneteenth commemorates an important shared moment in Black history that extends beyond Texas itself. As awareness and recognition of the significance of Juneteenth grew, people across the country began to recognize it as a day of commemoration and celebration. This led to increased support for making Juneteenth a national holiday, which ultimately happened in 2021 when the U.S. government officially recognized it as such. By acknowledging and honoring Juneteenth on a national level, it has expanded from a Texas celebration to a national celebration.