Claudette Colvin and Civil Rights

Analyze the historical significance of Claudette Colvin's actions in the Civil Rights Movement. Why was her role pivotal?

• She was the first African American woman to refuse to give up her seat on a bus.

• Her actions inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott and highlighted the role of young people in the movement.

• She was the first to challenge segregation laws in court.

• Her actions led directly to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Evaluate the reliability of Claudette Colvin's account as a primary source. What factors should be considered?

• The time elapsed since the events occurred.

• Her age at the time of the events and her personal involvement.

• The number of people who witnessed the events.

• The publication date of the article.

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Interpret the author's perspective in the article. What is the author's main viewpoint regarding Claudette Colvin's contributions?

• The author believes Colvin's contributions were minor compared to others.

• The author views Colvin as a forgotten hero whose contributions were significant.

• The author thinks Colvin's actions were exaggerated in importance.

• The author is neutral and presents only facts without interpretation.

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Summarize the key events that led to Claudette Colvin's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Colvin was inspired by Rosa Parks and decided to take similar actions.

• Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus before Rosa Parks.

• Colvin organized a protest march in her hometown.

• Colvin wrote a letter to the President demanding civil rights.

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Make inferences from the text about the challenges Claudette Colvin faced after her arrest. What can be inferred?

• She was celebrated as a hero immediately after her arrest.

• She faced social ostracism and legal challenges.

• She was offered a scholarship to continue her education.

• She was ignored by the media and the public.

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Connect the themes of Claudette Colvin's story to current issues. How does her story resonate with today's social justice movements?

• It shows that young people have little impact on social change.

• It highlights the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the power of youth activism.

• It suggests that legal battles are the only way to achieve change.

• It indicates that social media is the most effective tool for activism.

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Analyze how Claudette Colvin's story might have been different if it occurred in today's digital age. What strategic advantages might she have had?

• She would have had less support due to information overload.

• She could have used social media to gain immediate national attention and support.

• She would have faced more legal challenges due to increased scrutiny.

• Her story would have been overshadowed by other news.

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Evaluate the impact of Claudette Colvin's actions on the legal system. What was a significant outcome?

• Her case was dismissed without any impact.

• Her actions contributed to the Browder v. Gayle case, which ended bus segregation in Montgomery.

• She was fined and her case had no further implications.

• Her actions led to the immediate desegregation of all public facilities.

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Interpret the significance of Claudette Colvin's age during her protest. How did it affect public perception?

• Her youth made her actions less credible to the public.

• Her age highlighted the innocence and bravery of young activists, challenging stereotypes.

• It was irrelevant to the public's perception of her actions.

• It made her actions seem more rebellious and less impactful.

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Summarize the reasons why Claudette Colvin's story was not as well-known as Rosa Parks'. What factors contributed to this?

• Colvin's story was overshadowed by other events at the time.

• Colvin's age and the strategic decisions of civil rights leaders to focus on Parks.

• Colvin refused to participate in further civil rights activities.

• Colvin's story was never documented.

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