Claudette Colvin and Civil Rights

Claudette Colvin, at 15, refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' famous act. Her arrest drew attention from civil rights activists. Although Parks became the face of the boycott due to her reputation, Colvin's case, along with others, led to a Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation on public transportation. The video highlights the courage and impact of these actions in the civil rights movement.

Who was Claudette Colvin and what significant action did she take at the age of 15?

• A civil rights leader who organized the March on Washington

• A politician who passed the Civil Rights Act

• A young girl who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus

• A famous singer who performed at civil rights rallies

What inspired Claudette Colvin to remain seated on the bus?

• Her desire to become famous

• Her knowledge of African-American abolitionists

• Her friends' encouragement

• Her fear of the bus driver

How did Rosa Parks initially perceive Claudette Colvin?

• As a potential leader of the civil rights movement

• As an overgrown teenager who sassed white people

• As a quiet and reserved individual

• As a mature and knowledgeable young woman

Why was Rosa Parks chosen as the face of the Montgomery Bus Boycott instead of Claudette Colvin?

• Parks was a more experienced activist

• Colvin refused to participate in the boycott

• Colvin was too young to be taken seriously

• Parks had a spotless reputation and could garner public support

What was the outcome of the federal lawsuit filed by Claudette Colvin and others?

• It caused the boycott to end unsuccessfully

• It was dismissed due to lack of evidence

• It resulted in a Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation on public transportation

• It led to the arrest of several civil rights leaders

Who were the other women involved in the federal lawsuit alongside Claudette Colvin?

• Coretta Scott King, Ella Baker, and Fannie Lou Hamer

• Shirley Chisholm, Angela Davis, and Dorothy Height

• Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth

• Aelia Browder, Mary Louise Smith, and Susie McDonald

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in 1956?

• It had no impact on segregation laws

• It only applied to Montgomery, Alabama

• It outlawed segregation on public transportation

• It legalized segregation on public transportation

How did Claudette Colvin feel about not being chosen as the face of the boycott?

• She was indifferent and did not care

• She was angry and refused to participate further

• She was glad because she wanted the boycott to succeed

• She was disappointed and felt overlooked

What broader impact did the events in Montgomery have on the civil rights movement?

• They had little to no impact

• They inspired many similar acts of courage and justice

• They only affected the local community

• They led to the end of the civil rights movement

What does the story of Claudette Colvin highlight about the civil rights movement?

• The importance of individual acts of courage

• The need for more political leaders

• The role of music in protests

• The significance of international support