Claudette Colvin Flashcard - Part One

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At what age was Claudette Colvin arrested?

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15

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What significant health issue did Delphine face in the summer of 1952?

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She contracted polio.

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What is a bus boycott?

Back

A protest against racial segregation on public buses, where people refuse to use the bus system.

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What section of the bus was Claudette sitting in during her arrest?

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The 'black' section, as per the segregation laws of the time.

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True or False: The Transit Police had the authority to arrest individuals on the bus.

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False.

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What did the bus driver do when Claudette was arrested?

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He continued driving to the next stop to get the real police.

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What year did Claudette Colvin's arrest take place?

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1955.

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What was the impact of Claudette Colvin's arrest on the Civil Rights Movement?

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It highlighted the injustices of segregation and inspired further actions against racial discrimination.

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What does the term 'segregation' mean?

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The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

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What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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It was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement that aimed to end racial segregation on public transportation.