Claudette Colvin Chapter 10 Quiz

What impact did Claudette's court case have on the civil rights movement?

• It had no impact on the civil rights movement.

• It led to the desegregation of schools.

• It inspired and influenced the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

• It resulted in the passing of the Civil Rights Act.

How did Claudette's court case contribute to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery?

• Claudette's court case challenged the segregation laws and contributed to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery.

• Claudette's court case had no impact on the desegregation of buses in Montgomery.

• Claudette's court case resulted in the arrest of more African American bus riders in Montgomery.

• Claudette's court case led to increased segregation on buses in Montgomery.

Explain the significance of Claudette's court case in challenging segregation laws.

• Claudette's court case supported segregation laws

• Claudette's court case challenged segregation laws by arguing that they were unconstitutional and violated her rights.

• Claudette's court case was dismissed by the court

• Claudette's court case had no impact on segregation laws

What changes occurred in Montgomery as a result of Claudette's court case?

• No changes occurred in Montgomery

• Implementation of stricter segregation laws

• Integration of schools instead of buses

• Desegregation of buses and the end of the city's bus segregation laws

Discuss the influence of Claudette's court case on the activism of other African American individuals.

• Claudette's court case caused other African American individuals to become less active in the civil rights movement.

• Claudette's court case had no impact on the activism of other African American individuals.

• Claudette's court case led to the division and infighting among African American individuals in the civil rights movement.

• Claudette's court case inspired other African American individuals to become more active in the civil rights movement.

In what ways did Claudette's court case inspire others to stand up against segregation?

• By showing that individuals should comply with unjust laws and not challenge them

• By demonstrating the benefits of segregation to the community

• By showing that individuals could challenge unjust laws and fight for their rights.

• By encouraging people to accept segregation and not fight against it

Describe the long-term effects of Claudette's court case on the fight for civil rights.

• Inspiring a wave of violence against civil rights activists

• Setting a precedent for challenging segregation laws and inspiring other activists to continue the fight

• Causing a decrease in support for civil rights organizations

• Leading to the passing of more segregation laws

How did Claudette's court case impact the legal battle against segregation in public transportation?

• It only impacted the legal battle against segregation in public transportation in a minor way.

• It had no impact on the legal battle against segregation in public transportation.

• It made the legal battle against segregation in public transportation more difficult.

• It played a significant role in the legal battle against segregation in public transportation.

Examine the role of Claudette's court case in shaping the strategies of the civil rights movement.

• It caused the civil rights movement to lose support

• It had no impact on the civil rights movement

• It inspired the civil rights movement and challenged segregation laws.

• It led to increased segregation in the United States

What lessons can be learned from the impact of Claudette's court case on the struggle for equality?

• Lessons about the importance of standing up for one's rights, the power of individual actions in sparking larger movements, and the ongoing fight for racial equality.

• Lessons about the unimportance of standing up for one's rights

• Lessons about the irrelevance of individual actions in sparking larger movements

• Lessons about the lack of ongoing fight for racial equality