Claudette Colvin, Twice Towards Justice Flashcard chapters 1 & 2

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What were the first 10 seats on the Montgomery bus reserved for?

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Whites only.

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How did Claudette Colvin get her nickname?

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From her doctor.

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Who was Delphine to Claudette Colvin?

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Sister.

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What was the nickname given to Claudette in Chapter 2?

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Coot.

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What was the purpose of Jim Crow laws?

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To keep the races separate and the blacks poor.

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

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A set of laws that enforced racial segregation.

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What was the significance of the Montgomery bus system in the context of Jim Crow?

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It exemplified the segregation and discrimination faced by Black passengers.

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What role did Claudette Colvin play in the Civil Rights Movement?

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She was one of the first to resist bus segregation before Rosa Parks.

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What does the term 'segregation' mean?

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The enforced separation of different racial groups.

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Why is Claudette Colvin's story important?

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It highlights early resistance to racial injustice and the fight for civil rights.