Claudette colvin, the untold story of defiance

Claudette colvin, the untold story of defiance

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Social Studies, Religious Studies

11th Grade - University

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Claudia Colvin recounts her experience in 1955 when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks. She describes feeling a strong sense of resistance, inspired by figures like Harriet Tubman. Despite her fear, she was driven by anger and a desire for justice. Colvin was arrested and terrified, but she found solace in prayer. Reflecting on her actions, she emphasizes the importance of unity in fighting segregation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical figures did Claudia Colvin feel were supporting her decision to take a stand?

Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth

Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.

Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington

Maya Angelou and Malcolm X

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Claudia Colvin refuse to give up her seat on the bus?

1947

1972

1955

1963

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was Claudia Colvin when she made her stand against segregation?

21 years old

18 years old

12 years old

15 years old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Claudia Colvin do to cope with her fear while being arrested?

She sang a song.

She recited the Lord's Prayer.

She wrote in a journal.

She called a friend.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Claudia Colvin's main motivation for her actions, according to her reflection?

To unify people and fight segregation

To become famous

To impress her friends

To gain financial reward