Claudette Colvin, Twice Towards Justice Flashcard chapters 1 & 2

Front

What was the system of racial segregation known as during the 1950s in the South?

Back

Jim Crow

Front

Where were varying bus segregation laws not enforced in the United States?

Back

the North

Front

When was Claudette Colvin born?

Back

September 5, 1939

Front

Who was expected to enforce Jim Crow laws in Montgomery, other than the police?

Back

bus drivers

Front

What happened to Delphine at the end of chapter 2?

Back

She died of Polio.

Front

What does 'Jim Crow' refer to in American history?

Back

A series of laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.

Front

What was the significance of Montgomery, Alabama in the context of segregation?

Back

It was a focal point for civil rights activism and had strict segregation laws.

Front

What role did bus drivers play in enforcing segregation laws?

Back

They were responsible for ensuring that African American passengers followed segregation rules.

Front

What was the impact of the Jim Crow laws on African Americans?

Back

They faced discrimination, disenfranchisement, and were denied basic civil rights.

Front

What event is Claudette Colvin known for in the civil rights movement?

Back

Refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, nine months before Rosa Parks.