Claudette Colvin's Juvenile Record Expunged After 66 Years

Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 in 1955 for refusing to give up her bus seat, had her record expunged 66 years later. Her act preceded Rosa Parks' similar protest and contributed to a Supreme Court case ending bus segregation. Colvin's clear record now serves as an important message to her descendants.

In what year did the woman refuse to give up her bus seat, leading to her arrest?

• 1956

• 1954

• 1955

• 1957

What was the legal outcome for the woman after her act of defiance?

• She was placed on indefinite probation

• She was sentenced to jail time

• She was fined

• She was acquitted

How did the woman's actions contribute to the civil rights movement?

• They resulted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• They inspired the March on Washington

• They were part of a Supreme Court case that ended bus segregation

• They led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Why does the woman believe having a clear record is important?

• It allows her to travel freely

• It sets a positive example for her descendants

• It helps her find employment

• It improves her social status

At what age did the woman reflect on the importance of her clear record?

• 75 years old

• 80 years old

• 82 years old

• 85 years old