Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat because she…

didn't think it was fair that she had to move.

According to the text, Muhammad Ali was different from some of today's athletes because…

he comunicated frequently with everyday people.

The word segregation means:

requiring separate housing, education & other services for people of color.

According to the text, Muhammad Ali opposed the draft because…

America oppressed African Americans and white men avoided the draft.

Which of the following describes why Colvin's actions were considered particularly impressive?

She was of a young age when she stood up for herself.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Ali inspired African American men?

He started a violent revolution in the late '60s against the government.

What was Muhammad Ali's relationship with religion?

He was a devout follower of the Nation of Islam.

Which of the following best describes Colvin after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat?

She was afraid of being locked in prison.

The word desegregation means...

the legal process of ending the forced separation of racial groups

The word integration means...

a social process by which people are NOT separated based on race, etc.

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Muhammad Ali & Claudette Colvin: Comprehension Check

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1
Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat because she…
was tired and didn't want to move.
wanted to create the foundation for a revolution.
didn't think it was fair that she had to move.
knew that it would get people's attention.
2
Muhammad Ali was an inspirational figure for Black Americans during his career.
True
False
3
True or False: Both Claudette Colvin and Muhammad Ali fought for equal rights for Black people.
False
True
4
According to the text, Muhammad Ali was different from some of today's athletes because…
he did not comment on political issues.
he only cared about protecting his fame.
he comunicated frequently with everyday people.
he didn't sign autographs or take pictures.
5
Muhammad Ali faced discrimination because of his age.
True
False
6
The word segregation means:
the legal process of ending the forced separation of racial groups
the conscious mixing of people based on their favorite food
a social process by which people are NOT separated based on race, etc.
requiring separate housing, education & other services for people of color.
7
According to the text, Muhammad Ali opposed the draft because…
America oppressed African Americans and white men avoided the draft.
he believed that Switerland, Canada, and London should fight instead.
he wanted to fight white boxers in America instead of going to war.
America did not compete in the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.
8
Rosa Parks was the first person to fight for the right for Black people to sit wherever they want on public transport.
False
True
9
Which of the following describes why Colvin's actions were considered particularly impressive?
She testified in court to help end segregation in the South.
She practiced nonviolence in her show of resistance, unlike anyone else.
She was the first person to defy Jim Crow laws in the South.
She was of a young age when she stood up for herself.
10
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Ali inspired African American men?
He represented Black pride and inspired Black men to create change.
He was fearless and said things other Black men were afraid to say.
He started a violent revolution in the late '60s against the government.
He refused to continue practices white people created during slavery.
11
Claudette Colvin was a famous boxer.
True
False
12
Muhammad Ali became a symbol for Black power and liberation in the '60s and '70s.
False
True
13
What was Muhammad Ali's relationship with religion?
He was a devout follower of the Nation of Islam.
He became the leader of the Nation of Islam.
He exposed the Nation of Islam as a cult group.
He converted other athletes from Christianity.
14
Claudette Colvin challenged the law that segregated public buses in court, and won!
False
True
15
Claudette Colvin is a lesser known figure for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
her silence after the event.
her lack of passion.
her young age.
her appearance.
16
Which of the following best describes Colvin after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat?
She felt satisfied for sending a message.
She was confident that civil rights groups would help her.
She was not afraid of going to prison.
She was afraid of being locked in prison.
17
Young people and women were important in achieving the goals of the Civil Rights Movement.
True
False
18
The word desegregation means...
requiring separate housing, education & other services for people of color.
the conscious mixing of people based on their favorite food
a social process by which people are NOT separated based on race, etc.
the legal process of ending the forced separation of racial groups
19
Claudette Colvin was discriminated against because of her age.
False
True
20
The word integration means...
requiring separate housing, education & other services for people of color.
the conscious mixing of people based on their favorite food
the legal process of ending the forced separation of racial groups
a social process by which people are NOT separated based on race, etc.

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