Civil Rights
Who was Claudette Colvin?
A 15-year-old African American student who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
Claudette Colvin’s actions were forgotten by history.
True
Which words from JFK’s speech reflect a message of unity and change?
Freedom, sacrifice, service, and responsibility.
What law did Claudette Colvin challenge?
The Jim Crow laws enforcing racial segregation on public buses
Why didn’t Claudette Colvin receive the same recognition as Rosa Parks?
She was young, unmarried, and became pregnant shortly after the incident, which led civil rights leaders to choose Rosa Parks as a more suitable public figure.
What major court case did Claudette Colvin become a part of?
Browder v. Gayle
How does JFK’s speech encourage people to be change agents?
By calling them to act for the greater good and to take responsibility for shaping a better future.